ISTE Standards for Students Learning focus- students can understand digital citizenship and that digital citizens are respectful and responsible.

1. Digital Citizenship Lesson
for middle school
students
TEC 530 – Grand Canyon University
By Alaa Alian

2. Introduction
Digital Citizenship is defined to
people utilizing and using
technology. We live in a world
nowadays where people use and
connect with one another from all
over the world to collaborate and
communicate together. Therefore,
we should use technology wisely in
this digital world.

3. How students
can
obtain equitable
access to
digital learning
tools and
resources.
• Living and using technology in this digital
world there is always a risk of cyberbullying.
Students need to know when they are being
cyberbullied and how to bring that to an end.
• To receive equitable access to digital
learning tools students, teachers and staff
should all receive and use government
resources for digital access. Students should
use and follow the rules set and use school
provided devices.
• All students should have their own logins and
passwords on the chrome books to prevent
risks and ensure safety.

4. Social and
cultural
challenges that
may occur when
students use
digital tools.
Some of the challenges that may rise when students are using
digital tools in classroom.
Device malware, virus or disfunction can be a challenge when
using technology.
Student misuse of internet: teachers should set policies and rules
for the students to follow while researching or using internet.
Data and identity theft students should be aware of this risk and
learn how to prevent it.
Cyber Bullying - the bullying of another using the internet.

5. Ethical,
safe, and
legal use
of digital
tools
Always protect the devices you are using and keep them
UpToDate
Protect yourself and your personality such as your name,
birth date, private information.
Do not use insecure or try to browse blocked websites
from your school administrators. If using personal devices
at home always browse authentic websites.
Teachers should always aim to teach students how to block
bullies and stop cyber bullying.
Educators should always be UpToDate on the latest trends.

6. How students and families can use
technology for civic engagement
• Students and families can engage and
collaborate with the community by
creating social media groups to get
feedback from community.
• They can use technology to create
community surveys and
questionnaires.
• Students can set up appointments
and zoom meetings to host study
halls.

7. Digital resources or tools that allow students
to connect with others.
A resource that I found was Kids Helpline. It is grouped into sections based
on age. As you move through the age groups, it is user friendly for that
specific level. https://kidshelpline.com.au
My Circle gives you the opportunity to talk to others going through
challenges too. Students can share thoughts and get helpful information.
Nearpod lets students understand how to use their individual thoughts and
ideas to collaborate thoughts in Nearpod
https://nearpod.com/

8. Strategies to support the
social and emotional
development of students
Educating their self and collaborating with others, it is
important that students understand how to use and what
material they can use. They should know that they are not
allowed to steal others digital work and identity.
Always strive to have a positive mindset to support students
emotional health.
Have close relationship with peers and educators.
Care and show interest.
Set a good example for students to follow, show empathy.
Recognize students label and manage their emotions.

9. Question
s
What is your
digital
footprint?
What
qualities
make a good
digital
citizen?

10. References
Just a moment... (n.d.). International Literacy Association (ILA) -
Wiley Online
Library. https://ila.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jaal.1076
(n.d.). Nearpod: Make every lesson
interactive. https://nearpod.com/
(n.d.). Reviews for what your kids are into (before they get into it) |
Common Sense Media. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/