Why is Digital Citizenship important?

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Learning Activity

Digital citizenship is a toolkit for navigating, behaving, exploring and creating on the Internet. Policymakers and educators are starting to advocate for digital citizenship curricula in schools -- but is it important?

Use the resources below (and find your own resources), then answer the questions below. Explore the why behind digital citizenship and include a link to a resource you found on your own.

Resources

Why is Digital Citizenship Important for 21st Century Students

7 Critical Reasons Why Teachers Need Digital Literacy

5 Reasons Digital Citizenship is Important for Educators

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What is Digital Citizenship?

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Digital Role Models

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Digital Footprint

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Online Anonymity

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Mental Health in the Digital Age

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Self Identity: Impact of the Internet Survey

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Phishing Quiz

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Top 3 Challenges of Teaching Digital Citizenship

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Develop a DigCit Demo Lesson with a Peer

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Educate Parents on Digital Citizenship

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Educating Parents on the Pressures of the Digital Age

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3 Ways to Weave Digital Citizenship into Your Curriculum

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DigCit Video or Blog Post

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Digital Distraction in the Classroom

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Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

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DigCit: Lead a training

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CSM Lesson: Digital Footprint and Reputation

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