Digital Citizenship Toolkit
Helping students navigate the digital environment
What does being connected mean to you?
Stay on the Safe Side
The internet is a big place full of lots of people. People you know and people you don't know. It’s difficult to know what other people are thinking when you are interacting online, and if you have never met the person, it is always best to stay on the safe side when sharing your information. You wouldn’t give strangers your private information in the real world, and you need to be just as careful when you’re online.
Safe To Share
Begin
If you are 13 or older, you are legally ready to begin developing a digital footprint leading to college, career, and citizenship success. Your teachers, school librarian, and those tech-savvy family members are great people to turn to for guidance.
Remember, if you don’t establish your online identity someone else can but don't forget to get permission from your parents to start making your mark.
Be Real
Be Consistent
Using a consistent username in digital platforms will help you in being recognized across platforms. It will also be helpful to you in establishing your digital footprint and personal brand.
If there are others with your name, consider a middle initial or nickname.
Test Your Digital Smarts!
Learning Through Play
A Teacher Created Project
Mr. Ausborn- kausborn@masoncityschools.org
Mrs. Whitver- whitvere@urbandaleschools.com