DIGITAL

CITIZENSHIP

Yolanda Camacho
 CONTENTS

● What is digital citizenship?

● Why is digital citizenship important?
● Elements of Digital Citizenship
● Digital Citizenship for Students
● Digital Citizenship for Teachers and Parents
● Digital Citizenship Lessons
What is Digital Citizenship?
It will describe:
● How we should act when using digital tools and interacting with others
online
● How to use technology in an appropriate, responsible, and empowered
way.
● What should be taught to help the next generation use technology.
 Why is Digital Citizenship important?
It is important to focus on what it will allow students to do
rather than summarize it as a “set of skills” or “lessons to
teach,” we should consider digital citizenship a
demonstration of responsible and appropriate behavioral
thinking that enables students to express, communicate &
discern truths from false information.

We need to:
● Teach them how to make the best choices online
● Guide them on using technology appropriately
● Make students aware of their digital footprint
● Teaching students the dos and don’ts of posting
content, sharing information,
● Educate on both the benefits and dangers of
interacting with others online.
● Teach them about the benefits that it can bring in
their future.
 Elements of Digital Citizenship
# 3 Digital Communication &
# 1 Digital Access # 2 Digital Commerce
Collaboration

● Refers to the ● Buying and selling of items ● Sharing information,

amount and equity of acces online. expressing thoughts, and

s ● Understand the tools and managing relationships online.

safeguards in place when
students have to
exchanging in the digital
technology.
space.
● Not every student has a
personal device or internet
at home,
#4 Digital Etiquette
● Rules of conduct when
interacting in the digital world.
● Establishing standards and
expectations help students be
more aware of themselves and
others online.
#5 Digital Fluency or LIteracy
● Understanding technology,
● Thinking critically about
content, discerning fact from
fiction.
● Making good media
consumption choices.
#6 Digital Health & Welfare
● Describe the physical and
psychological implications of
technology.
● Screen time
● Cyberbullying.
 #4 Digital Rights & #9 Digital Security &
#4 Digital Law
Responsibilities Privacy

● the structures that protect ● The freedoms that people have ● The precautions and
users from harm when using in the digital world procedures that can
technology. ● The responsibilities that come prevent security breaches and
with them. protect personal information.
Digital Citizenship for Students
● top priorities of digital citizenship for students is protecting themselves online and
maintaining positive digital relationships
● students need to exercise caution and be aware of potential risks online, including
cyberbullying
● Cyberbullying uses technology to share, send, or post negative, harmful, or false content
about someone else through text messages, social media, or online apps.
● “THINK” is a great acronym for students to use when exercising digital citizenship
○ true, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind. If the answer to any of those questions
is no, that’s an indicator that students should not post or share the information.
Digital Citizenship for Parents & Teachers

● teachers also should be educated on what digital citizenship is, why it is important, and
how to address it with students and parents
● teachers have the opportunity to help parents learn more about digital citizenship and how
to guide their students at home
● When parents are actively involved in their student’s progress, assignments, and
activities, they can significantly impact their child’s learning and educational experience.
 Digital Citizenship Lessons

● Teachers can implement simple daily lessons

● Integrating technology in the classroom is an excellent way to get students to engage with the digital world online.
● A few basic skills that are helpful for students to understand include how to:
● Create and save strong passwords
● Address cyberbullying
● Determine if a website is safe to visit
● Identify a phishing email
● Protect from identity theft
● Use a search engine most effectively
● Avoid plagiarism
Examples of Digital Citizenship
 References
https://www.powerschool.com/blog/digital-citizenship-elements-lessons-and-importance/#:~:text=Digital%20citizenship%20describes%20how
%20we,be%20better%20stewards%20of%20technology
.

https://learningaccelerator.org/blog/digital-citizenship-focusing-on-the-what-why-and-how

https://www.edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/why-is-digital-citizenship-important-even-for-youngest-kids

https://vin.lsc.k12.in.us/parents/managing_the_1_1_classroom__digital_citizenship