Digital Citizenship

Library media classes have recently begun units for grades  3-5 on Digital Citizenship in order to help students be respectful, responsible, and safe online. Some of the topics we have explored include:

• Privacy Protection Online
• Creating Safe Passwords
• Spam
• Cyberbullying
• Searching Online
• Giving Credit/Citing Sources

We are using curriculum through Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization that describes itself as being, “dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology”. They have a lot of great resources for parents including reviews, family guides, and they address a wide range of  parent concerns. Their web address is https://www.commonsensemedia.org/. Check out this family tip sheet for keeping elementary children safe online.

I also have a Parents page on my resource website, Scheid Shelves, that has information on safe and appropriate use of technology for children of all ages.