Digital Citizenship is comprised of several different topics. Below is a list of these topics, with resources to help you along the way.
Digital Footprint - We all have one! This article explains what your digital footprint is and the best practices for leaving your best footprint behind.
Self-Image - Building on your Digital Footprint, your Self Identity is how the digital (and arguably real) world know you. Learn how to manage your self-identity and the relevance of not managing your digital self online.
Relationships and Communication - Whether through email, text message, or social media, nearly everyone in the modern world communicates digitally. How and what we communicate means the world - learn more!
Cyberbullying - The effects of cyberbullying can be more damaging and permanent than physical schoolyard bullying, as the posts are public and permanent. Learn how and why we need to stop this once and for all for both the bully and the victim.
Privacy and Security - Think your information is private and secure online? Make sure by learning about information security and the ramifications of insecure information.
Copyright - Have you ever copied and pasted text/images from the Internet and just dropped them into your document or presentation? If so, you have likely broken the law! Find out what is and how to know what is OK and not OK to copy, and how to do the right thing by the author.
Information Literacy - We can Google anything - but are we getting the best information? Learn about the need for strong information literacy skills, both inside and outside the classroom.
