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Digital Citizenship

Tech Tip Tuesday (October 1, 2024)

Digital Citizenship Tech Tip Tuesday (October 1, 2024)
Digital CitizenshipTech Tip Tuesday (October 1, 2024)

They'll learn it in another class, right? They'll learn it in another class, right?

In today's digitally interconnected world, digital citizenship has become a fundamental skill. This is particularly important in educational settings, where students need to learn how to navigate the online landscape safely and responsibly.

But's there's too much. But's there's too much.

You're right, there's no way.


Here are 3 quick ways to improve digital citizenship in your class weekly or daily!

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#1: Show how you would send an email to someone

To help students become better communicators, model effective email writing. Demonstrate the steps involved, encourage clear and concise language, and emphasize the importance of proofreading. By practicing these skills, students will improve their communication abilities.


Check out this resource include templates, graphics, and games from TCEA on effective email communication.

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#2: Say where you got your information.

No, I don't need an MLA, APA, or Chicago citation for everything. However, showing where you got your source or giving photo credit can help model to adequately give credit. It also helps teach the basics of media literacy, the ability to critically analyze and evaluate media messages, understanding their underlying messages, techniques, and potential biases. This is HUGE for the Age of AI and evaluating information.


You can always teach media lit explicitly using PBS Learning Media or Ithaca College's Project Look Sharp throughout the year or before you dive into a research unit!

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#3: Talk about ways that you decrease your screen and online time.

Excessive technology use can negatively impact students' health, both physically and mentally. Studies have linked prolonged screen time to issues like mental stress, eye problems, and poor posture. To ensure students' well-being, it's essential to teach them how to use technology safely and responsibly. This includes encouraging them to limit their online time, take regular breaks, and prioritize their physical and emotional health.


By promoting healthy technology habits, we can help students harness the benefits of digital tools while minimizing the risks. Yes, the tech guy is saying to model how you're putting away the tech.

Digital Citizenship Week (October 14-18, 2024) Digital Citizenship Week (October 14-18, 2024)

Resources for the week and beyond! Resources for the week and beyond!

There's no way to teach everything to have a healthy online life, but you can always make a dent or an effect!

2024 - Digital Citizenship Week Calendar - Elementary School (K-5)

2024 - Digital Citizenship Week Calendar - Elementary School (K-5)

Digital Citizenship Week 2024: Grades K-2 Day Topic Lesson Question of the Day Go Deeper Monday 🎶 What Is a Digital Citizen? Pause & Think Online How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online? More song lessons! We, the Digital Citizens Media Balance Is Important Tuesda...

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2024 - Digital Citizenship Week Calendar - Middle School (6-8)

2024 - Digital Citizenship Week Calendar - Middle School (6-8)

Digital Citizenship Week 2024: Grades 6-8 Day Topic Lesson Description Go Deeper Monday 🤖 Artificial Intelligence What Is AI? From using generative AI for schoolwork to dealing with misinformation, help students think critically about this ever-evolving technology. Lessons: AI Lit...

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2024 - Digital Citizenship Week Calendar - High School (9-12)

2024 - Digital Citizenship Week Calendar - High School (9-12)

Digital Citizenship Week 2024: Grades 9-12 Day Topic Lesson Description Go Deeper Monday 🤖 Artificial Intelligence AI Chatbots: Who's Behind the Screen? Why are AI chatbots designed to sound so human-like, and how can that impact our everyday lives? Lessons: AI Literacy collectio...

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Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety | EVERFI

Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety | EVERFI

Technology changes rapidly. Give your students the tools they need to keep up with technology and stay safe online. Available in Spanish and French.

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FBI Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge

FBI Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge

Internet safety grades 3-8th

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Be Safer Online!

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Digital Citizenship Week: Free lessons and activities for K-12

Digital Citizenship Week: Free lessons and activities for K-12

Explore free lessons for Digital Citizenship Week and examples for teaching students digital citizenship curriculum.

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Picture Books For Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Conversations and Learning

Picture Books For Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Conversations and Learning

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🤔 Have P/T conferences coming up and don't want to track down slips home? 🤔 Have P/T conferences coming up and don't want to track down slips home?

💡Use Google Calendar Appointment Schedule to create availability and sign-ups! 💡Use Google Calendar Appointment Schedule to create availability and sign-ups!

Appointment Schedules (Google Guidebook)
Resource of the Week

🎸Analyze, uncover, and crank it up to 11.

Looking for engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons? TeachRock uses music to make learning fun and memorable. With free lesson plans for all grade levels, you can easily incorporate music into your history, science, and social studies classes. Visit TeachRock to start your musical journey today.

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Steven Van Zandt's TeachRock project brings engaging and meaningful arts integration material for every classroom to teachers and students everywhere.

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AI Byte

Are you looking for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence into your K-12 curriculum? ISTE & ASCD offers practical tips and activities to help you teach students about AI and promote digital citizenship.


From understanding the basics of AI to exploring its ethical implications, this guide provides engaging lessons for all grade levels. Discover how to make AI learning fun and relevant for your students.

Simple Starters for AI Literacy and Digital Citizenship Learning

Simple Starters for AI Literacy and Digital Citizenship Learning

Simple and engaging ways for teachers to introduce AI and digital citizenship in the K-12 classroom.

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He let his gourd down.


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Brian Krause, Instructional Technology Coach

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