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Support your students' social and emotional learning as they navigate the digital world.

Technology impacts students' social and emotional well-being, from how they express themselves to how they communicate with friends and family. With the right support, students can learn how to integrate technology into their lives to promote their well-being and be a positive influence in their communities.

We created this resource center to give you everything you need to implement SEL in digital life in your school or classroom. Here you'll find CASEL-aligned quick activities, family conversation starters, and professional development resources, all of which align with the core themes and lessons from our free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum.

See the resources here:

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SEL in Digital Life Resource Center | Common Sense Education

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Common Sense Education provides educators and students with the resources they need to harness the power of technology for learning and life. Find a free K-12 Digital Citizenship curriculum, reviews of popular EdTech apps, and resources for protecting student privacy.

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Be Kind: Digital Citizenship Week Choice Board (Thank you Erin Asamoto & SCCS!)

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Be Kind: Digital Citizenship Week Choice Board (Thank you Erin Asamoto & SCCS!)

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Be Kind_ Digital Citizenship Week Choice Board

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Digitial Citizenship Choice Board - FINAL (1)

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LTC Coach Digital Citizenship Recommendations 2021

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!

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Do you like to play on the computer? Exploring the Internet can be an exciting way to spend a few extra minutes every now and then. Do you spend time on interesting educational websites? Or would you rather chat with friends on social media? The Internet is a vast world that is constantly changing.

One of the interesting things about the Internet is how it connects people. It gives us a chance to with others all around the world, from all walks of life. Be sure to let your parents and teachers guide you on your online journeys, though. It's important to learn how to the Internet safely.

Just like in real life, there are certain rules you should follow in terms of your behavior online. Sure, you're at a computer and no one can really know who you are or what you're like. But common dictates that you should behave in certain ways. We call these rules that govern online behavior "netiquette," which stands for "Internet etiquette."

In other words, netiquette means having good online. You know the rules to follow when you're in school or at the dinner table. The rules of netiquette can make your online interactions as positive as possible.

So what are the rules of netiquette? There are too many rules of netiquette to cover in today's Wonder of the Day. But here are some of the more important rules to keep in mind:

Remember the golden rule: treat others as you would wish to be treated. Never forget that those you with online are real people with real feelings. This can be easy to forget when you're just staring at a computer screen. Cyberbullying has become a common problem nowadays. Don't contribute to it-and if you see someone being cyberbullied, reach out to a trusted adult.

Act in the same way online that you would in real life. If you wouldn't do something in real life, don't do it online, either! Don't share your personal information with strangers, and respect everyone's privacy. This is important to keep yourself and others safe.

Always be aware of where you are. When you visit a new website, take some time to look around. Get a feel for how others behave and participate . This will help you get an idea of whether you want to participate and how to do so properly.

Use your writing skills! Using abbreviations like "lol" (laugh out loud) or "brb" (be right back) are common online. And it's okay to abbreviate and be when talking with friends online. However, if you're writing an email, blog post, or other communication that could be widely read, it's important to use the writing skills you learn in school. This helps you communicate clearly. You should also be careful about how you use emojis. Make sure you know what an emoji means before you use it!

Share your ! The Internet exists to help all users gain . If you're an expert in an area, don't keep your to yourself. Share it with others, so that everyone can benefit. When sharing something another person made, be sure to give them credit. It's important not to pass off someone else's creation as your own.

DON'T SHOUT! Use of ALLCAPS is the Internet equivalent of shouting, so don't use ALLCAPS unless you really intend to be SHOUTING something over the Internet.

Don't spam others. If you receive a joke via email, feel free to share it with a few friends who you know appreciate those types of emails. Don't, however, forward it to everyone in your address book. Many people don't enjoy receiving emailed jokes or have time to read them.

Those are just a few of the rules of netiquette. The rules change over time, too, as technology advances and new uses are found for the Internet. If you use common sense and treat others the way you want to be treated, you'll do fine!

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If you're going to visit Wonderopolis today, you'd better mind your manners!

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Digital Citizenship Superhero HyperDoc (Grades 2-5)

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Digital Citizenship Choice Board to share

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When is the Right Age to Start Social Media?

Discussion

Everyone is on social media, even kids who are under 13 and too young to start their own accounts. Is this no big deal or is social media potentially harmful for kids and young teens? Support your answer with evidence.

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When is the Right Age to Start Social Media?

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Everyone is on social media, even kids who are under 13 and too young to start their own accounts. Is this no big deal or is social media potentially harmful for kids and young teens? Support your answer with evidence.

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Should Politicians Have #nofilter on Social Media?

Discussion

Politicians have always had to master the media of the moment, whether that was pamphlets in the 1700s or radio and TV in the 20th century. These days, politicians are all over social media, having coffee, making dinner, even going to the dentist. Is all this posting a smart way to reach young voters? Or just a nonstop cringe fest? Maybe a little of both? What do you think? Should politicians have #nofilter on social media?

Make & Share

Describe a social media post of a politician or public official, then record your own reaction to that post, in the style of the students featured in this episode. Your reaction can be video or audio-only!

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Should Politicians Have #nofilter on Social Media?

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Politicians have always had to master the media of the moment, whether that was pamphlets in the 1700s or radio and TV in the 20th century. These days, politicians are all over social media, having coffee, making dinner, even going to the dentist. Is all this posting a smart way to reach young voters?

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Your School is Watching You Online...Should They?

Discussion

Despite schools being the safest they've been in over 30 years, more and more schools have turned to surveillance--facial recognition cameras, apps that track movements, and software that monitors email and social media accounts--in the name of safety. But what about privacy? Should schools monitor students' behavior on school-issued devices? Where should they draw the line between protecting and snooping on students?

Make & Share

Create a meme that describes how you feel about school surveillance.

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Your School is Watching You Online...Should They?

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Despite schools being the safest they've been in over 30 years, more and more schools have turned to surveillance--facial recognition cameras, apps that track movements, and software that monitors email and social media accounts--in the name of safety. But what about privacy? Should schools monitor students' behavior on school-issued devices?

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Can You Have Too Much Screen Time?

Discussion

Adults often worry about kids engaging in "too much screen time." But not all screen time is created equal, so is this a reasonable worry? Support your answer with evidence.

Make & Share

Elevate the discussion with a Make & Share! Using our sources or your own, research how much the average teen spends on different kinds of screens-- or log how much screen time you have consumed over the past day or week-- and make an infographic to demonstrate your findings.

Web tools to create Infographics - Canva, Piktochart, Google Drawings

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Adults often worry about kids engaging in "too much screen time." But not all screen time is created equal, so is this a reasonable worry? Support your answer with evidence. Elevate the discussion with a Make & Share!

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Are Conspiracy Theories Harmless Fun, a Serious Problem or Something in Between?

Discussion

Conspiracy theories usually center on a sinister plot by a powerful organization. They are also almost never true. Some conspiracy theories are rooted in racism or economic anxiety, like the theory that foreign-born "Illuminati" secretly control the government. Others just seem outlandish: the Earth is the only flat planet in a galaxy of round ones. Really? Explore all sides of this topic, then share your thoughts using evidence. (No conspiracy theories allowed!)

Make & Share

Elevate the discussion with a Make & Share. Create a presentation that explains one of your favorite, most outlandish or most mysterious conspiracy theories. Research the origins of the conspiracy, how it spread and any debunking information. Embed your presentation using the Make & Share tab.

Web-based tools to create presentations -- Google Slides, Adobe Spark, Prezi

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Are Conspiracy Theories Harmless Fun, a Serious Problem or Something in Between?

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Conspiracy theories usually center on a sinister plot by a powerful organization. They are also almost never true. Some conspiracy theories are rooted in racism or economic anxiety, like the theory that foreign-born "Illuminati" secretly control the government. Others just seem outlandish: the Earth is the only flat planet in a galaxy of round ones.

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Is there a potential troll in all of us?

Discussion

Trolls are all over the internet annoying people to no end, but what makes someone an internet troll? Based on the science and your personal experience, are you convinced that certain people are just destined to be a troll, or does everyone have this ability?

Make & Share

What would you do if you were in charge of moderating a website? Would you remove trolling comments? Would you let anyone post whatever they wanted? Something else? Create a selfie video or audio to share your strategy.

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Is there a potential troll in all of us?

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Trolls are all over the internet annoying people to no end, but what makes someone an internet troll? Based on the science and your personal experience, are you convinced that certain people are just destined to be a troll, or does everyone have this ability?

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Can We Trust Social Media Influencers?

Discussion

Beauty brands, clothes, shoes... whatever product, social media influencers wield serious selling power on Instagram and YouTube. That's because people trust their opinion as experts in their field. But what happens if they are being paid by companies to market products they don't even like or use? How much can we trust social media influencers' recommendations?

Make & Share

Create a poster ad for a social media influencer you've heard of. In your ad, tell us why they are credible or not

Webtools for creating posters: Canva, Piktochart, Google Drawings

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Beauty brands, clothes, shoes... whatever product, social media influencers wield serious selling power on Instagram and YouTube. That's because people trust their opinion as experts in their field. But what happens if they are being paid by companies to market products they don't even like or use?

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Disinhibition Effect: Is the Internet Making You Mean?

Discussion

There is a phenomenon called the online disinhibition effect that makes it easier for us to say things online we probably wouldn't say to someone face-to-face. This can be bad (looking at you trolls!), but it can have some surprising good effects too. What do you think, is the Internet making us mean?

Make & Share

Elevate the discussion with a Make & Share. Have you ever exprienced the Disinhibition Effect online, either good or bad? Shoot a quick selfie video with your story and post the YouTube link in the Make & Share tab.

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Disinhibition Effect: Is the Internet Making You Mean?

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There is a phenomenon called the online disinhibition effect that makes it easier for us to say things online we probably wouldn't say to someone face-to-face. This can be bad (looking at you trolls!), but it can have some surprising good effects too. What do you think, is the Internet making us mean?

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How Much Can We Trust YouTube for Reliable Information?

Discussion

Have you ever noticed that when you watch one YouTube video, it'll keep suggesting other ones that are really similar? That's because of algorithms that feed viewers more of what they like. People need a variety of viewpoints to be informed, and algorithms get in the way of that. Still, more and more people use YouTube as a primary tool for research, but how much can we trust the information we get?

Make & Share

Elevate the discussion with a Make & Share. Conduct an audio interview podcast with classmates. What do they notice about the algorithms in their YouTube feed? Are they surprised by what they find? Post your original Soundcloud or YouTube link into the Make & Share tab.

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How Much Can We Trust YouTube for Reliable Information?

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Have you ever noticed that when you watch one YouTube video, it'll keep suggesting other ones that are really similar? That's because of algorithms that feed viewers more of what they like. People need a variety of viewpoints to be informed, and algorithms get in the way of that.

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Could You Become Addicted to Playing Video Games?

Discussion

Some experts think people can become addicted to playing video games, much in the same way people are addicted to physical substances, but is that really possible? If you are a gamer, what motivates you to play? How do you resist temptation when you need to? If you don't play video games, is there another behavior that you think it would be possible to be addicted to? Support your answer with evidence.

Make & Share

Elevate the discussion with a Make & Share. Interview a parent or someone from the same generation. Ask about their experience with video games. Did they play them? How have video games changed over time? Does this person think teens today are addicted to video games? Why or why not? Upload your YouTube your Soundcloud link into the Make & Share tab.

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Could You Become Addicted to Playing Video Games?

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Some experts think people can become addicted to playing video games, much in the same way people are addicted to physical substances, but is that really possible? If you are a gamer, what motivates you to play? How do you resist temptation when you need to?

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The Internet Keep Safe Coalition is dedicated to protecting children, families, and schools by assessing, advising, and certifying organizations that collect, use, and share personal information and data that is protected by law.

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Be Internet Awesome is a multifaceted program that includes a fun and free web-based game called Interland and an educational curriculum to teach kids how to be safe and responsible explorers of the online world.

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Digital Citizenship Week October 2022.pdf

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Think about the actions you take online and then create a visual picture of your digital footprint in Google Sheets.

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In these blended-learning lessons, students reflect on and discuss technology use to create projects that encourage healthy, balanced digital habits.

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Teaching digital citizenship has never been more important. Prepare students to stay safe, solve problems, and become a force for good.

The DigCit Coalition, ISTE, and the Los Angeles Unified School District are hosting DigCit Connect - a virtual event on October 22. This free event will provide parents, educators and students with the tools they need to be creative, innovative and responsible members of the digital world. Join us to learn how you can kick-start the movement in your homes, classrooms, and beyond.

Explore the DigCitCommit Competencies

Digital citizenship is a critical skill for students of today and our leaders of tomorrow. These five competencies will shift the conversation from don'ts to do's.

Inclusive

I am open to hearing and respectfully recognizing multiple viewpoints and I engage with others online with respect and empathy.

Informed

I evaluate the accuracy, perspective, and validity of digital media and social posts.

Engaged

I use technology and digital channels for civic engagement, to solve problems and be a force for good in both physical and virtual communities.

Balanced

I make informed decisions about how to prioritize my time and activities online and off.

Alert

I am aware of my online actions, and know how to be safe and create safe spaces for others online.

Parents, educators and others with an interest in equipping students to thrive in digital environments can find an array of resources from our partners.

Do you lead a Digcit initiative within your state, district or organization? We'd love to learn more about the innovative work you're doing!

Contact Us

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Ms. Stories YDF Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Internet Savvy

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Ms. Stories YDF Digital Citizenship Curriculum: Internet Savvy

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Virtual Library and Learning Commons - Internet Savvy

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Take out a paper and a pencil Set up your paper just like the gif below. Relax and wait.

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Google Be Internet Awesome Passport Program

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Google Be Internet Awesome Passport Program

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Virtual Library and Learning Commons - Digital Citizenship

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Little Yellow Library Digital Citizenship Program Internet Savvy This section provides a full follow-along lesson plan from your library (Ms. Stories) for digital citizenship in practice. Click the Photo below for access or select the Curriculum Tab above.

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Virtual Library and Learning Commons - Media Bias

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Our website for families provides reviews and ratings of movies, books, games, apps, and other media to help parents and families make informed decisions about the media their children use.

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Common Sense Education provides educators and students with the resources they need to harness the power of technology for learning and life. Find our free K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, reviews of popular edtech apps, tips on teaching responsible AI use, and resources for protecting student privacy and online safety.

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El Centro YDF InquisiQuest; Featuring Misinformation, Citation, and Plagiarism 

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The Technology Trail A Choose Your Own Adventure Story…

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https://www.brainpop.com/technology/digitalcitizenship/

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Free self-paced online courses and workshops on media making and teaching for all educators!

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How to Create Good Digital Citizens | Note to Self | WNYC Studios

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Right from wrong. We teach our kids what this means in the classroom and at home. But what about online?