Digital Citizenship is an evidence-based course designed to help students build digital literacy, protect their online presence, and develop responsible behaviors that create safe and respectful digital environments. The course empowers students to make informed decisions online while strengthening critical thinking, accountability, and healthy technology habits.
Using evidence-based strategies and personalized learning techniques, Digital Citizenship provides students with an individualized learning experience focused on meaningful behavior change rather than simple rule compliance. The course helps students better understand online safety, digital footprints, cyberbullying, misinformation, scams, social media behavior, and responsible technology use in today’s increasingly connected world.
Digital Citizenship was developed to help schools address the growing challenges associated with technology use, artificial intelligence, social media, and online communication. The course supports schools in promoting safer online behavior, reinforcing district technology policies, and helping students navigate digital spaces responsibly and ethically.
After taking Digital Citizenship, the individual will be able to:
- Define digital citizenship and its role in modern society
- Evaluate and apply digital literacy skills in everyday online activities
- Learn appropriate ways to respond to cyberbullying
- Implement strategies to protect personal information and privacy online
- Define digital footprints and their long-term impact
- Learn techniques to access and manage one’s digital footprint
- Learn to maintain a positive online presence
- Understand the basic operations of hardware and software in technology
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of digital consumers
- Evaluate the credibility and reliability of online information
- Recognize the influence of media on ideas, behavior, and self-image
- Develop critical thinking skills to navigate online content and interactions safely
- Understand the importance of respectful and responsible online communication
- Learn strategies to prevent and address online risks and scams
- Promote positive interactions and contributions within the digital community
- Identify common cyber threats such as phishing, hacking, and malware
- Implement cybersecurity measures to protect personal and financial information
- Understand the significance of strong, unique passwords and regular software updates
- Reflect on how online actions can affect personal and professional reputations
- Understand the importance of balancing screen time and real-life activities
- Learn the implications of excessive cell phone use on mental and physical health
- Implement strategies to use cell phones effectively and responsibly, including setting
boundaries and managing notifications - Learn strategies to report and block abusive content on various platforms
- Understand the importance of creating a safe and respectful online environment for oneself
and others
When implemented effectively, Digital Citizenship helps schools move beyond policy enforcement by encouraging accountability, improving digital literacy, and promoting positive online behavior. The course supports districts in creating safer digital learning environments while helping students develop lifelong skills for responsible technology use.
Digital Citizenship is available for high schools and middle schools, providing flexible prevention and intervention solutions that support responsible technology use and student digital safety.
