Digital Citizenship Resources for Parents
Practicing digital citizenship is crucial for students as it ensures their safety online, promotes respectful interactions, and helps them manage their digital footprint responsibly. In a world where online actions can have lasting consequences, developing these skills early on is vital.
Parents and caregivers play a pivotal role in supporting their children in practicing digital citizenship. Here are some ways you can help:
- Educate Yourself and Your Child: Familiarize yourself with the principles of digital citizenship and discuss them with your child. Use the resources available on this page to guide these conversations.
- Set Clear Expectations: Establish rules for technology use at home, including guidelines for appropriate online behavior and the importance of protecting personal information.
- Model Good Digital Etiquette: Demonstrate responsible digital etiquette in your own online interactions. Children often learn by observing the adults around them.
- Encourage Open Communication: Create an environment where your child feels comfortable discussing their online experiences with you. This can help you address any concerns or issues they may encounter.
- Utilize Available Resources: Explore the various resources on this page to support your child's digital citizenship journey. From interactive modules to practical tips, these tools can empower both you and your child to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Digital Citizenship
- Self-paced digital citizenship lesson set in an engaging Minecraft world.
- Digital Citizenship lesson introduces digital theft, media literacy, sharing and harassment concepts through a series of exciting Minecraft activities.
- For Grades 3-10.
- Students sign into Minecraft Education with their Surrey Schools accounts.
- To access the world, students can go to the Lesson Library and search for "digital citizenship"
- Full lesson plan HERE.
CyberSafe AI: Dig Deeper
- Self-paced digital citizenship lesson set in an engaging Minecraft world.
- This engaging Minecraft Education adventure challenges students to go beyond the surface and explore AI ethics, critical thinking, and data literacy.
- For Grades 3-10.
- Students sign into Minecraft Education with their Surrey Schools accounts.
- To access the world, students can go to the Lesson Library and search for "cybersafe ai"
- Full lesson plan HERE.
Interland: Be Internet Awesome
- Interland is an engaging online game that makes learning about digital safety and citizenship interactive and fun
- Students will help their fellow Internauts combat badly behaved hackers, phishers, oversharers, and bullies by practicing the skills they need to be good digital citizens.
- Browser-based game, no login required
- Progress isn't saved between sessions
- Full Be Internet Awesome curriculum also available HERE
Digital Superheroes
- Students and parents/caregivers will embark on an engaging journey to learn about digital citizenship.
- This resource is designed for primary students (K-3) and offers a series of interactive modules that can be completed either in class or at home with family members.
- The activities focus on teaching young learners how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. Through fun and educational content, students will learn about the importance of online safety, respectful communication, and the responsible use of technology.
- Parents can also participate in these activities, making it a collaborative learning experience that reinforces positive digital behaviors at home.
Ninja Breakout
- This engaging digital escape room is designed for students in Grades 4-7.
- As a Digital Ninja, you will embark on a mission to enhance your skills in speed, technique, agility, and refinement. Your goal is to break out of four challenging escape rooms by solving puzzles and completing tasks.
- Each room will test your abilities and help you develop important digital citizenship skills.
- Parents and caregivers can join in the fun and support their children as they navigate through the activities, making it a great opportunity for family learning and collaboration.
- Get ready to unlock your potential and become a true Digital Ninja!
- Parents: to access the answer key, please talk to your child's teacher.
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