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The Growing Importance of Digital Citizenship

Edsurge

In an era where technology and digital platforms are integral to our everyday lives, the role of digital citizenship is ever more critical. On February 13, 2023, the Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act was introduced in the Senate.

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Five digital citizenship activities everyone should know about

Hapara

Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Whether you teach elementary, core subjects or electives, making digital citizenship part of your instruction is essential for all of your learners. Our students use technology for learning, connecting with friends and entertainment. What is digital citizenship in the classroom?

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The 9 elements of Digital Citizenship your students need to know

Neo LMS

As digital citizens, we have both rights and obligations and that is why learning more about the concept of digital citizenship is crucial. Digital citizenship is the continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use. The 9 elements of Digital Citizenship.

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Sinclair launches free cybersecurity training for K-12 administrators

Ask a Tech Teacher

Cybersecurity threats in K-12 schools are a growing concern as educational institutions increasingly rely on technology for teaching, learning, and administrative purposes. Here’s the sign-up link if the image above doesn’t work: [link] Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Ann Oro: Developing A Digital Citizenship Curriculum

The CoolCatTeacher

Ann Oro helped her diocese develop curriculum standards for digital citizenship by grade level. Ann Oro: A Digital Citizenship Curriculum. So today we’re going to talk about, “What should we be teaching kids about digital citizenship?”. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

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What Educators Need to Know Right Now About Digital Citizenship

The CoolCatTeacher

Join me on Tuesday, March 26 at 4 pm ET for a free webinar, 5 Ways to Help Teachers Progress in Their Use of Technology. In 2016, she gave a TEDx talk on “ The Heart of Digital Citizenship ” at the ITU’s WSIS in Geneva. Come back to this blog post for the second part! Today’s show is sponsored by NetRef.

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What Students Want Teachers—and Facebook—to Know About Digital Citizenship

Edsurge

Jivani, the founder and CEO of the Love Your Natural Self Foundation, addressed a room of K-12 students and educators from across the country as part of a two-day event on digital citizenship—the idea of applying civility and civic engagement online. Technology isn’t the root of the problem,” says Addyson-Zhang. Pedagogy is.”