Digital Citizenship

Explore essential concepts of digital citizenship, including online safety, digital community, information literacy, and responsible use of technology. Through interactive lessons, discussions, and hands-on projects, students will develop the skills necessary to navigate the digital world responsibly and ethically.

Target Learner

Grade 6-8

Contact Hours

30

Learning targets

By the end of this course students will:

Identify and apply strategies for maintaining online privacy and security.

Evaluate the credibility and reliability of online sources.

Demonstrate respectful and responsible behavior in digital communications.

Recognize and address cyberbullying and its effects.

Create and manage a positive digital footprint.

Understand and explain the ethical use of digital content and intellectual property.

Analyze the impact of technology on society and individual well-being.

Sample project

Sorting Scenarios

Course outline

What you'll learn in this course

Unit

Intro to Digital Citizenship

Unit

Online Safety and Privacy

Unit

Information Literacy

Unit

Digital Community and Communication

Unit

Cyberbullying and Digital Responsibility