How to be a digital citizen

 We live in a world that is connected and, in some ways, defined by technology. To succeed in academics, and eventually in their career, all students need to learn how to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. As an educator, you can help by teaching digital citizenship in your class.

The Internet as we know it now began to take shape in the early 1990s, and since then the digital world has become increasingly integrated in our daily lives. Whether they’re surfing the web on a computer or playing games on their parent’s smartphone, many children use technology on a regular basis. That’s why teaching digital ethics is so important: to make sure students know how to use the Internet responsibly.

A broad definition of digital citizenship is the ability to use technology and the Internet in an appropriate manner. As technology continues to advance, so does the potential to abuse it (intentionally or otherwise).Digital citizenship skills give students the right tools to engage with the digital world in ways that promote healthy online communities.