Digital Citizenship

Banner image created using OpenAI and designed by Gennifer Hampson (2025). Intended to reflect a digitally connected and inclusive community.
Used across CTRL+ALT+Respect module for educational and illustrative purposes.

CTRL+ALT+Respect: Digital Citizenship for the Middle School Student

ABOUT THIS MODULE

The Professional Learning Module (PLM) is designed to support your work with students by exploring digital citizenship in a practical, relevant way. Please watch the Introduction Video for a quick walkthrough of how the site is organized, what to expect in each section, and how to move through the content. After watching, take a moment to review the goals, objectives, and standards that will guide your learning. The materials in this module are designed to be flexible and classroom-ready. Start with what makes sense for your students and build from there.

This module will take approximately five hours to complete. It is recommended that you complete this module in a single session; however, it is designed to allow you to stop and continue as needed. At the end of the module, you’ll take a short assessment. If you score 85% or higher, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion for Continuing Education Credit (CEUs) that will be sent to you by email. You will need to verify with your educational system whether the CEUs will be accepted.

To get started, watch the Introduction Video to learn how to navigate this PLM.

INTRODUCTION VIDEO

CTRL+ALT+Respect PLM Introduction Video

Created and narrated by Tiffany Phifer using Screencastify.

Video Length: 4:51

Click here to access the video transcript.

Click the image on the left to watch the Introduction Video - or use the link just below it. If you prefer to read, the full transcript is located under the image.

In the next sections, you will explore the rationale behind this module—why it matters, what it’s designed to do, and how it connects to educational standards. These sections include Purpose, Goals & Objectives, and Standards. Let's begin with Purpose. Click the image below to move to the next page.

Image created by Gennifer Hampson using Microsoft Copilot, 2025. Used under fair use for educational purposes.

(IRIS Center, n.d.)

This learning module was created by Sarah Doepner, Gennifer Hampson, and Tiffany Phifer via Google Sites. The learning cycle featured in this project is based on the STAR Legacy Cycle developed by the IRIS Center (IRIS Center, n.d.), which promotes active learning through a sequence of challenge, instruction, and real-world application.