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relationships — but the repercussions of posting an
inappropriate photo, making a crass comment, or sharing
private information can haunt one for decades to come.

Cultivating digital citizenship skills through
engagement

As with any muscle, students need to exercise these skill
sets to develop such habits of mind. Adults and students
alike need repeated and consistent instances of
practice in learning about digital citizenship. Schools
can be that needed safe environment to explore the
concepts under the guidance of an adult who may have
more foresight (developmentally at least!). Teachers can
share the challenges and opportunities they have
experienced to better personalize the twists and turns
within our digital world. Students can engage in rich
discussions and role-playing to share their experiences,
which will vary greatly depending on their digital access
to devices and the Internet.

In this modern age, the importance of digital citizenship
should not be overstated. These skills ought to be woven