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Digital Citizenship Education Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators and Parents

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Digital citizenship is the ability to use technology in a responsible, ethical, and safe way. It is an important life skill that all students need to develop. This handbook provides educators and parents with the knowledge and tools they need to empower students to become responsible, ethical, and safe digital citizens.

This chapter defines digital citizenship and discusses the importance of teaching it to students. It also provides a framework for understanding the different dimensions of digital citizenship.

This chapter introduces the Digital Citizenship Continuum, a tool that can be used to assess students' digital citizenship skills. The continuum is divided into four levels:

Digital citizenship education handbook: Being online, well-being online, and rights online

by Elizabeth Milovidov

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Language	:	English
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Level 1: Emerging - Students are beginning to develop their digital citizenship skills. They are able to use technology for basic tasks, but they may not be aware of the potential risks and benefits of using technology.
Level 2: Developing - Students are developing their digital citizenship skills. They are able to use technology for a variety of tasks, and they are beginning to understand the potential risks and benefits of using technology.
Level 3: Proficient - Students are proficient in their digital citizenship skills. They are able to use technology safely and responsibly, and they are aware of the ethical implications of using technology.
Level 4: Exemplary - Students are exemplary in their digital citizenship skills. They are able to use technology to make a positive impact on their world.

This chapter provides educators with practical tips and strategies for teaching digital citizenship. It covers topics such as:

Creating a positive learning environment
Setting clear expectations
Using technology as a teaching tool
Assessing students' digital citizenship skills

This chapter provides parents with information about digital citizenship and how they can help their children develop digital citizenship skills. It covers topics such as:

Talking to your child about digital citizenship
Setting limits on screen time
Monitoring your child's online activity
Supporting your child's digital citizenship development

Digital citizenship is an essential life skill that all students need to develop. This handbook provides educators and parents with the knowledge and tools they need to empower students to become responsible, ethical, and safe digital citizens.

The appendix includes a variety of resources, including: