Page 89 - digital citizenship

Digital rights and responsibility

This element of digital citizenship covers rights, such as
freedom of speech and privacy, and online
responsibilities such as respecting others and reporting
bullying.. Whether it’s regulations for specific online
platforms or using school technology, learners should
understand how these issues affect them. Schools should
also focus on cyberbullying, protecting learners and how
kids and teens can get help.

Digital health and wellness

It’s pretty easy for any of us to mindlessly scroll online,
but it can affect mental health and the ability to focus.
Educators can help learners be aware of healthy ways of
spending time online and finding balance, such as setting
screen time limits and taking screen breaks. This should
also include strategies for prioritizing when they should
be online and use technology.

Digital security and privacy

Kids and teens need to learn how to keep their
information private online. They need to understand how