Digital Citizenship Plan

What is Digital Citizenship?

Digital citizenship involves the ethical, responsible, and informed use of technology. In the classroom, it means guiding students to use digital tools safely, respectfully, and effectively to engage with academic content and global issues.

 How I Will Model Digital Citizenship:

• Demonstrate correct image/data citation in all digital materials

• Use respectful, constructive language in online discussions

• Protect student privacy and teach account safety

• Showcase ethical online advocacy by example

• Encourage thoughtful social media and digital communication habits

 Example Student Activities (Aligned to ISTE 1.2 for Students):

1. Digital Footprint Debate

   • Students explore the permanence and impact of digital actions. They debate scenarios where poor digital choices affect scientific credibility.

2. Copyright Challenge Game

   • Students learn about Creative Commons, fair use, and attribution, practicing image sourcing for their infographic designs.

3. Online Roleplay: What Would You Do?

   • Students act out online safety dilemmas (phishing emails, cyberbullying) to build awareness and empathy.

4. Meme Fact-Check Activity

   • Students analyze viral science memes, practicing source verification and digital skepticism.

5. Call-to-Action Infographic

   • Infographics must include a real-world action item (school eco club, petition, community cleanup contact info).

 Annotated Digital Citizenship Resources (Aligned to ISTE 2.3 for Educators)

1. Common Sense Education
   Offers free, research-based digital citizenship lessons and assessments. Highly relevant for high school integration, covering topics from fake news to cyberbullying.

2. Digital Citizenship Institute
   A global resource hub with community-led tools, research articles, and school partnerships. Supports professional development and student empowerment.

3. Be Internet Awesome by Google
   Provides a gamified learning experience called Interland to build core skills like password safety, digital kindness, and discernment. Adaptable for high schoolers.