A Positive way to define Digital Citizenship
Inclusive: I am open to hearing and respectfully recognizing multiple viewpoints and I engage with others online with respect and empathy.
Informed: I evaluate the accuracy, perspective, and validity of digital media and social posts.
Engaged: I use technology and digital channels for civic engagement, to solve problems and be a force for good in both physical and virtual communities.
Balanced: I make informed decisions about how to prioritize my time and activities online and off.
Alert: I am aware of my online actions, and know how to be safe and create safe spaces for others online.
#DigCitCommit Resources
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Guide to Internet Safety

Sammy's Guide to Internet Safety, created by AT&T, is an interactive learning resource for teachers and parents. The guide teaches kids how to be good digital citizens and enjoy the internet safely through a series of fun activities and games.

Be Internet Awesome

To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions. Be Internet Awesome, from Google, teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence.

Be Internet Awesome

Carnegie Cyber Academy

At the Carnegie Cyber Academy, cadets complete several training missions in Cyberspace that equip them with the skills they need to be good cybercitizens and Cyber Defenders of the Internet. The safety and security of our cadets is our top priority.

CyberWise

CyberWise is a resource site for BUSY grownups who want to help youth use digital media safely and wisely. It is the companion site to Cyber Civics, a comprehensive digital literacy program for middle school. Resources for parents and educators.

Digital Respons-Ability

Digital Respons-Ability is a research-based provider of digital citizenship education. Programs provide Digital Citizenship and parenting classes to schools and organizations. They also provide some free resources for educators and parents.

Our Space

Our Space:Being a Responsible Citizen of the Digital World was developed by The GoodPlay Project (Harvard Graduate School of Education) and Project New Media Literacies (University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism).

Digizen

The Digizen website provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is and encourages users of technology to be and become responsible DIGItal citiZENS.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand how to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology.

Parent Response Kit

How to Help Your Child Through Common Issues from Bark for Schools. Bark was founded in response to the Parkland school tragedy in 2018. This community giveback is made possible by the success of our product for families. Bark for Schools is a promise to our communities — it has always been free, and it will remain free forever. .

Research on Children and Technology

In 2020, Bark analyzed more than 2.1 billion messages across texts, email, and 30+ apps and social media platforms. This research can give parents and guardians important insights into what it’s like to grow up on the internet today, allowing them to protect their children while they use technology.

Childhood 2.0

Childhood 2.0 is a film for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into some of the real-life issues facing kids today.

Internet Safety 101

Internet Safety 101 is a resource designed to educate, equip and empower parents, educators and other adults with the knowledge and resources needed to protect children. This page contains helpful guides for parents and guardians relating to cybersecurity, cyberbullying, social media tools, public wifi use, and smart phones.