Digital Citizenship

Since 2003, Common Sense has been the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families and schools. Every day, millions of parents and educators trust Common Sense reviews and advice to help them navigate the digital world with their kids. Together with policymakers, industry leaders, and global media partners, they're building a digital world that works better for all kids, their families, and their communities. Independent. Nonprofit. Research backed, with ready to deliver lessons and resources. 

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Common Sense Media Education (Resources)

At our institution, we take pride in being a little bit different from other academic programs. We have developed a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes ethical and critical thinking skills, and covers essential topics such as digital citizenship, information literacy, and media literacy. Our program scaffolds concepts to help students make sense of a complex digital world and is specifically designed for middle school students. To support our students' learning outside the classroom, we send-home parent letters with family activities that align with every lesson. Our program has a 98% renewal rate, and this is because it was designed by teachers for teachers, ensuring that it is developmentally-appropriate and effective for our students. 

Cybers Civics

Teaching digital citizenship to youth is crucial in today's interconnected world as it equips them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the online landscape responsibly. Emphasizing concepts such as online safety, respectful communication, critical thinking, and responsible use of digital resources helps young people develop a positive and informed online presence. By instilling a sense of digital citizenship, we empower youth to make thoughtful decisions, protect themselves from online risks, and contribute positively to the digital community. This education is essential for fostering a generation of individuals who can leverage technology for personal growth, collaboration, and societal well-being while minimizing potential negative consequences.

Dig Cit commit is wonderful spot with a ton links to ready to use materials to help educate, promote, and guide our youth to shine bright online!

Dig Cit Commit 

EVERFI believes in educating the whole child and designs online resources in the areas of applied STEM & career exploration, social-emotional learning, digital wellness and financial literacy.  The online resources are aligned to AB curriculum outcomes and are cost-free due to community partners. 

Everfi

MediaSmarts is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization for digital and media literacy. Our vision is that children, youth and trusted adults have the critical thinking skills to engage with media as active and informed digital citizens.

Media Smarts