Digital Citizenship Basics

Understanding the Basics of Digital Citizenship

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It is imperative that not only students but also parents, as well as teachers and administrators, understand what it means to be a digital citizen. In a society dominated by social media, the digital world presents endless opportunities to connect, learn, and innovate. However, the digital world is also fraught with pitfalls such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and overexposure; an information overload to say the least. Being a digital citizen and participating in digital citizenship means being digitally aware and ethical when connected to others via internet. Looking to know more? Explore the resources below to gain a larger understanding of digital citizenship. These resources include websites, videos, and images/graphics which are useful for students, parents, and teachers alike.

(reference) http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/

Useful Sites:

https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=192 (Infographic: Citizenship in the Digital Age)

http://digizen.org/ (Digizen: Childnet International)

http://www.digitalcitizenship.nsw.edu.au/Sec_Splash/index.htm (Digital Citizenship: Digital Educational Revolution)

Useful Videos:

What it means to be a digital citizen