Digital Citizenship Resources for Students
Practicing digital citizenship is crucial because it keeps you safe online, helps you interact respectfully with others, and teaches you how to manage your digital footprint responsibly. In a world where your online actions can have lasting consequences, it's important to develop these skills early on.
Here's how you can be a great digital citizen:
- Learn and Engage: Use the resources on this page to learn about digital citizenship. Get involved in discussions and activities that help you understand these concepts better.
- Follow the Rules: Stick to the guidelines for appropriate online behavior and remember to protect your personal information. These rules are here to keep you safe.
- Be a Role Model: Show responsible digital behaviour in your own online interactions. Others will learn from your example.
- Talk About It: If you have any questions or concerns about your online experiences, don't hesitate to talk to your teachers or parents. They are here to help you.
- Use the Resources: Check out the various resources on this page to support your digital citizenship journey. From fun activities to practical tips, these tools will help you navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
Minecraft Education: 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
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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