Digital Citizenship
Teaching the Appropriate Use of Technology in our Society
Digital Citizenship, also commonly referred to as Digital Wellness or Digital Ethics, is the concept where students, teachers, parents and leaders learn the appropriate and responsible way to utilize technology in our society. Preparing our students for a technology rich world and helping them understand the norms in which the technology should be used is a key concept in this topic. The major focus; how one should act when they are online, is a topic gaining momentum around the world. With the increasing implementation of 1:1 student to technology ratios across the country,
The website, www.digitalcitizenship.net breaks down the concept into nine elements which allow for the understanding of respecting, educating and protecting our students when using technology.
Teaching Resources:
TeachingChannel - Partnered with CommonSense Media to Create Lessons on Digital Citizenship
Videos:
Power of Words What should you do when someone uses mean or scary language on the Internet
Follow the Digital Trail Explores the difference between online and offline footprints and encourages kids to be safe online
Fun Websites for Kids:
