Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is the practice of using technology and the internet in a safe, responsible, and respectful way. It extends the idea of responsible behavior into the online world.

It also involves balancing screen time, following rules for online learning, and practicing good cybersecurity habits like using strong passwords. Parents, teachers, and students all play a role in modeling and teaching these behaviors so that everyone can build a positive and secure online community.

Parents can guide their children to stay safe and act responsibly online by:

• Encouraging kindness and respectful communication

• Teaching awareness of cyberbullying and how to respond

• Emphasizing the importance of protecting personal information

• Explaining how every action contributes to a lasting digital footprint

• Helping them identify trustworthy and accurate sources

• Promoting positive and constructive use of technology

Our recommended resources are put together by Common Sense Education. Common Sense Education provides digital citizenship topics for families that includes the following six topics.
 

1:1 Digital Citizenship for Parents      Common Sense Education website