Digital Citizenship in 2020 and Beyond
Digital citizenship has been defined as helping youth “practice respectful and tolerant behaviors toward others” online. With the ubiquitous growth in personal device and social media use among youth – coupled with the adoption of more web-based technologies for education – many schools in the US and abroad have sought to teach digital citizenship practices […]
Digital Citizenship Activities for Educators
Spanish Translation Available Here This document discusses ten ideas for classroom activities that educators can utilize to teach digital citizenship to their students. 1. VOICING YOUR OPINION. Ask your students what they think “digital citizenship” is, and how it should affect their attitudes and actions online. This gives them a chance to voice their opinion, […]
High School Assembly
Our high school assembly seeks to give students the information and tools to use technology safely, responsibly, and appropriately.
Middle School Assembly
This assembly for middle school students covers cyberbullying as well as the safe and responsible use of social media apps and websites.
Upper Elementary Assembly
This presentation is designed for upper elementary students (in grades 3-5) who need a general introduction to the safe and responsible use of technology.
Lower Elementary Assembly
This presentation is designed for lower elementary students (in grades K-2) whose emerging technology use must be encouraged with wisdom and direction.
Ignore, Unfollow, or Unfriend? Managing Facebook Connections in Conflicted Times
We all have them: Facebook friends who post something annoying, inappropriate, inaccurate, or upsetting. It could just be accidentally misspelled words or misused vocabulary. Or debating whether slaves helped to build the White House. Or it could be something much worse. Sometimes these posts stem from carelessness, naiveté, or ignorance. Other times they are clear […]