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Seneca Valley School District

Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is the responsible and ethical use of technology by individuals as they engage with digital environments, including the internet, social media, and other digital tools. It includes understanding rights and responsibilities in the digital world, maintaining online safety and privacy, and behaving respectfully and inclusively in online interactions.

The following are the main points of digital citizenship:

1. Online Safety: 

  • Online safety equips individuals with the skills to protect themselves from cyber threats and maintain secure digital practices. This includes:
    • Thoughtful Sharing: Being mindful of the long-term consequences of posting personal or sensitive information, such as images, locations, or opinions.
    • Phishing Recognition: Identifying fraudulent attempts to steal sensitive information, such as suspicious links or requests for login credentials disguised as legitimate requests.
    • Privacy Awareness: Understanding how to use privacy settings on social media and apps to control who sees personal information.

2. Character Education: 

  • Character education in digital citizenship focuses on teaching values like respect, empathy and responsibility for online behavior. This means treating others kindly, understanding others’ feelings to prevent cyberbullying, and contributing positively to online communities. Students learn to avoid harmful comments, credit others’ work and consider the long-term impact of their digital footprint.

3. Community Engagement: 

  • Community engagement relies on schools and families working together to promote digital citizenship. Schools educate students on ethical online behavior, while families reinforce these lessons by modeling responsible habits and encouraging open discussions at home. Collaborative efforts, such as workshops and shared resources, ensure consistent guidance across school and home environments.

Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship

 

The following links are sourced from Common Sense Media. Common Sense Media provides age-based media ratings, classroom tools and professional tips for educators and parents about relevant technology in today's world. Explore the links corresponding to your child's grade level (PreK-2, 3-5, 6-12) to learn everything you need to know about becoming a digital citizen.

The above links only cover the "Family Tips" section. Below is the link to the full website for activities, conversations and additional family resources to get familiar with digital citizenship:

Explore the remaining sections in this link to learn more about digital citizenship!