Overview of the importance of Digital Citizenship and resources for educators.

1. Jessica Dingman

2. What is Digital Citizenship?
 Digital citizenship (DC) can be defined
as the norms of appropriate, responsible
behavior with regard to technology use.

3. 9 Elements of DC

4. Importance of DC
 Education and technology are tied together
as advances in technology are constant
 Educators need to learn to utilize technology
safely and effectively to help students reach
their potential
 Knowing about digital citizenship is important
because you may not know the amount of
personal information you are distributing to
the public
 Anyone can go online an view material that
is posted online

5. Common Sense Media
Video
 https://www.commonsensemedia.org/vid
eos/the-importance-of-teaching-digital-
citizenship

6. Teacher Resources
 Common Sense Media
○ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/cu
rriculum
 Acomprehensive and free curriculum dedicated
to Digital Citizenship. The activities are organized
by grade level chunks and they include lesson
plans, posters and videos to engage students in
learning at appropriate levels.

7.  Avatar Adventures
○ http://gettingsmart.com/2013/10/using-avatars-
teach-digital-citizenship/
 interactive learning experience designed to
provide students and teachers with opportunities
to build digital citizenship skills while engaging in
constructive play

8. Classroom Posters