Digital Citizenship

Teaching digital citizenship and keeping students in the classroom safe online (and off of course!) is a priority for teachers when using iPads, Google Apps, and other devices & websites in the classroom. While even the best laid digital citizenship plans can lay the foundation, teachers need to continue revisiting topics and guiding students all year. I'm sharing some tips and lesson ideas plus I've teamed up with my Tech with Us Community to bring you more must-read ideas for teaching…

Last week was Digital Citizenship Week, so it seemed like the perfect time to get students thinking about what it means to be a good digital citizen. Students researched using several great online resources, our favorite being - Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship. After a rich brainstorming session, students distilled the digital citizenship information into a list that they thought gave the most important "take aways" for everyone to remember. Along side our study of digital…

“Teaching Kids About Digital Footprints & Online Reputations by @kathleen_morris --With helpful infographics! https://t.co/15ViJAzTxU”

Want some clear tips on how to approach digital citizenship and internet safety in the classroom? This post is full of resources including a set of free cyber safety posters with tips for your students. Make cyber safety education easy and keep your students safe, happy, and ethical online,

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5 EASY techie ideas for digital citizenship activities. Technology in the classroom! iPads, GAFE, websites

ISTE resources on digital citizenship focus on creating digital citizens who can address ethical questions at the intersection of technology and humanity.

Teaching students about digital citizenship is important. This post is the first in a series, covering the basics of digital citizenship.

Last week our school technology specialists (STSs) shared information and resources on digital citizenship with parents as part of parent teacher conferences. In preparation, Krystal Plott, STS at …