Responsible Digital Citizenship
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen?
Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level. As the rate of technological advancement continues to increase, the world as a whole is becoming even more dependent on the internet for day-to-day activities.
Digital citizenship is the continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use. Below are resources to help you learn more about the current norms and standards to be a digital citizen or how to teach what it means to be a responsible digital citizen to the children in your life.
Resources and Tips for Students and Children
Resources and Tips for Adults
Developing digital literacy skills is crucial for students to be safe and successful when using electronic resources. As a teacher, you want to make sure your students receive correct information to prepare them for common situations they may encounter when working online.
LOTE4Kids is a digital collection of books that are in a language other than English and English. This was created to support librarians, parents, and educators who support the learning and growth of children who are under the age of 16 years old. Outlining how to use the site, safety and privacy information and additional information you should know before using the site.
When they’re online, children and teenagers are mostly social, engaging with content and people. For example, games like Minecraft allow children to work with others to build new worlds. And platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Messenger, Twitch and Snapchat help teenagers maintain friendships, share experiences and support peers. This culture of communicating and sharing helps children and teenagers feel connected to a larger global community.
As digital citizens, teenagers express themselves by sharing and posting comments, images and videos. They can explore who they are and take action on issues they care about.
