Digital Citizenship

In Years 5 - 8 Digital Citizenship is taught explicitly at the beginning of every year.

The topics that we cover in our programme include: Self-Image and Identity; Relationships and Communication; Digital Footprint and Reputation; Cyberbullying and Digital Drama; Internet Safety; Information Literacy; Privacy and Security; Creative Credit and Copyright.

At each level of the school, our students gain more independence and therefore require a better understanding of what is expected of them as digital citizens.

Year 5 and 6 Topic Examples

Keep it Private What kinds of information should you keep to yourself when you use the Internet?

My Media Choices What makes a healthy media choice?

Private and Personal Information What information about you is OK to share online?

Our Online Tracks How does our online activity affect the digital footprints of ourselves and others?

Keeping Games Fun and Friendly How can I be positive and have fun while playing online games, and help others do the same?

Super Digital Citizen How can we be upstanders when we see cyberbullying?

What is Cyberbullying? What is cyberbullying and what can you do to stop it?

Finding My Media Balance What does media balance mean for me?

You Won't Believe This What is clickbait and how can we avoid it.

Beyond Gender Stereotypes How do gender stereotypes shape our experiences online?

The Power of Words What should you do when someone uses mean or hurtful language on the internet?

Please note: These are examples of what could possibly be taught. Each year the teachers in this level of the school will select a variety of topics relating to Digital Citizenship.

Year 7 and 8 Topic Examples

Digital Life 101 What is the place of digital media in our lives?

Strategic Searching What steps can help you find what you're looking for when you search online?

Scams and Schemes What is identity theft, and how can protect yourself from it?

Cyberbullying: Be upstanding How do you judge the intentions and impact of people's words and actions online?

A Creator's Rights What rights do you have as a creator?

My Media What are your personal media habits, and how much time do you spend with different forms of media?

A Creator's Responsibilities What responsibilities do you have to respect others' creative work?

Safe Online Talk How should you handle inappropriate online talk?

Which Me Should I Be What are the outcomes of presenting yourself in different ways online?

Gender Stereotypes Online What are gender stereotypes, and can they shape our experiences online?

Trillion Dollar Footprint What is a digital footprint, and what does yours convey?

Identifying High-Quality Sites When can you trust what you find on the internet?

The Reality of Digital Drama Does the way we think about digital drama have anything to do with gender?

Cyberbullying: Crossing the Line When does inappropriate online behaviour cross the line into cyberbullying, and what can you do about it?

Rework Reuse Remix What rights do you have as a creator?

Please note: These are examples of what could possibly be taught. Each year the teachers in this level of the school will select a variety of topics relating to Digital Citizenship.

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