Digital

Citizenship
Evelyn De La Cruz
What is it?
Digital citizenship is defined by
how we should act when:
we are using digital tools
interacting with others online
It is also defined as what should
be taught to help the next
generation be better stewards of
this technology.
 9 Elements of
Digital Citizenship
Access
Refers to the amount of access students have to
technology.
Commerce
Refers to the buying and selling of items
online.
Community&Collaboration
Refers to teaching students how to appropriately interact
on the internet.
 9 Elements of
Digital Citizenship
Etiquette
Refers to the rules of conduct when interacting with the
digital world.
Fluency
Refers to the process of using technology and its
benefits.
Health & Welfare
Refers to the physical and psychological side of
technology.
 9 Elements of
Digital Citizenship
Law
Refers to the responsibility of using technology.
Rights & Responsibilities
Refers to the freedoms that people have in the digital
world as well as the real world.
Security & Privacy
Refers to protecting technology from viruses and other
“bugs”that threaten the use of a piece of technology as
well as also protecting personal information.
 Why should schools
teach
Digital Citizenship?
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We can only prevent cyber-
media sites to see what
bullying by educating Digital citizenship teaches kind of person they are
students in digital citizenship. students how to look out hiring during the interview
Teaching students how to and select information from process. Teaching children
handle cyberbullying and a real and authentic source. today the do’s and don’ts
how to avoid it is crucial to of posting information and
their mental well-being and photographs online is
safety. beneficial for their future.
Tips for
Teachers
Stay informed and safe
Ensure that their parents understand what
their children are doing.
Include parents in their child’s online
activities.
Be respectful
Talk to your students about compassion,
respect and being kind over the Internet.
Be a good learner
Ensure your students understand that the
internet is a place to learn.
How to implement
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
in daily lessons.
Integrate more technology so that
students have to engage with it.
Learning Management System which is
used to set up a space where students
can practice numerous digital skills.
Gamification
 Posters about
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Having these posters in
the classroom can be a
reminder of how we
should act when using
digital tools and
interacting with others
online.
References
https://www.schoology.com/blog/digital-
citizenship-elements-lessons-and-importance-0
https://edtechreview.in/trends-
insights/insights/1331-why-is-digital-citizenship-
important-even-for-youngest-kids
https://learningaccelerator.org/blog/digital-
citizenship-focusing-on-the-what-why-and-how