Digital Citizenship

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 DEFINITION of Digital Citizen: A person who uses the Internet regularly and effectively. 

 

A good digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology. Much as we want our students to be good citizens in the real world, we want the same in the digital world. Characteristics of a good digital citizen include:

• Being confident and capable of using information communication technologies
• Using technology to participate in educational, cultural, and economic activities
• Developing and using critical thinking skills in cyberspace
• Using technology to relate to others in positive, meaningful ways
• Respecting the concepts of privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world
• Contributing to and actively promoting the values of digital citizenship

Ensuring students understand the importance of good digital citizenship and the potential impact of a negative footprint requires the work of parents and educators. Here are some tips that both students and educators can use to maintain their digital footprint:Think long term. What seems fun today could have long-term consequences. 

• Use privacy settings on your social network pages. Don't use public posting.
• Protect your friends' privacy as well as yours.
• Use the Golden Rule online - treat others the way you want to be treated. 

In order to teach students about the hazards of online, primary students need to first understand the 'Places to Go Safely' 

A few cohort members and myself designed a Google Slides lesson to teach students the importance of Being Safe on the internet. 

To view the lesson please click on this link here 

A Kahoot Game for review can be found at this link