Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
As technology continues to expand the concept of digital citizenship has become even more important in our schools. Digital Citizenship has the same tenets as being good citizens: be kind, be respectful, and do the right thing. Throughout their elementary years, students will engage in learning activities that help build a positive digital footprint and teach digital citizenship skills in all areas of the curriculum. At home it is important for parents to continue to promote the appropriate and respectful use of technology tools with their child. Cultivate an open dialogue and conversation with your child regarding their use of technology. Consider the following:
Students in grades K-5 are learning about being responsible digital citizens. The main topics covered in each grade are listed below.
Kindergarten- What is the Internet?, Online Devices, Personal Information, Online & Real Life Friends
First Grade- Personal & Public Information, Pop Up Ads & Trusted Adults, Online Communication, Online Communities
Second Grade- Passwords, Netiquette & Cyberbullying, Online Communication, Citing Sources
Third Grade- Plagiarism, Citing Sources, Online Communication, Digital Footprints
Fourth Grade- Balancing Online and Offline Activities, Citing Sources and Paraphrasing, Netiquette, Cyberbullying
Fifth Grade- Creating a Positive Digital Footprint, Cyber bullying, Online Reputations
For more information on some of these topics you can read the attached documents from www.commonsensemedia.org.
As technology continues to expand the concept of digital citizenship has become even more important in our schools. Digital Citizenship has the same tenets as being good citizens: be kind, be respectful, and do the right thing. Throughout their elementary years, students will engage in learning activities that help build a positive digital footprint and teach digital citizenship skills in all areas of the curriculum. At home it is important for parents to continue to promote the appropriate and respectful use of technology tools with their child. Cultivate an open dialogue and conversation with your child regarding their use of technology. Consider the following:
- Regularly ask your child how they are using digital tools to collaborate with others.
- Monitor your child's use of digital tools
- Know the Terms of Service for digital tools your child is using. Many digital tools require a child to be 13 and older to create an account. (email, Facebook, Instagram, just to name a few)
- Keep up to date with changes in technology using the Common Sense Media parent pages. (Links to an external site.)
Students in grades K-5 are learning about being responsible digital citizens. The main topics covered in each grade are listed below.
Kindergarten- What is the Internet?, Online Devices, Personal Information, Online & Real Life Friends
First Grade- Personal & Public Information, Pop Up Ads & Trusted Adults, Online Communication, Online Communities
Second Grade- Passwords, Netiquette & Cyberbullying, Online Communication, Citing Sources
Third Grade- Plagiarism, Citing Sources, Online Communication, Digital Footprints
Fourth Grade- Balancing Online and Offline Activities, Citing Sources and Paraphrasing, Netiquette, Cyberbullying
Fifth Grade- Creating a Positive Digital Footprint, Cyber bullying, Online Reputations
For more information on some of these topics you can read the attached documents from www.commonsensemedia.org.
Practice Digital Citizenship Skills at Home
Please only practice the activities for your grade level.
Digital Life | |
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Privacy and Digital Footprints | |
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Talking Safely Online | |
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Evaluating Websites | |
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