9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
by Lauren Denarola
1. Digital Communication: Electronic exchange of information
1.1. Activity: From CommonSense.org, complete the lesson called, Which Me Should I Be? (6-8) | Common Sense Education
2. Digital Literacy: Process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology
2.1. Activity: From CommonSense.org, complete the lesson called, Strategic Searching (6-8) | Common Sense Education
3. Digital Etiquette: Electronic standards of conduct of procedure
3.1. Activity: Have students learn email etiquette. They should create an email that is appropriate to send to a teacher or other adult.
4. Digital Rights and Responsibilities: Those requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
4.1. Activity: From CommonSense.org, complete the lesson called, Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding (6-8) | Common Sense Education
5. Digital Security: Electronic precautions to guarantee safety
5.1. Activity: From CommonSense.org, complete the lesson called, Scams and Schemes (6-8) | Common Sense Education
6. Digital Access: Full electronic participation in society
6.1. Activity: Write a letter to the principal explaining why all students should have access to a Chromebook and internet
7. Digital Commerce: Electronic buying and selling of goods
7.1. Activity: From CommonSense.org, complete the lesson called, Identifying High-Quality Sites (6-8) | Common Sense Education
8. Digital Law: Electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
8.1. Activity: From CommonSense.org, complete the lesson called, A Creator's Rights (6-8) | Common Sense Education
9. Digital Health and Wellness: Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world
9.1. Activity: Students will create a presentation on what the effects of technology can be on your health and wellness.