Introduction to
DIGITAL
CITIZENSHI
P
Computer Science Grade 9
1 Global Community
Lesson 2 What Is Digital Citizenship
Outlin 3 Components of a Digital Citizen
e 4 Project
Learning
Outcomes
Students can
Students should Ability to
productively
be able to define understand
engage with the
digital components of a
global
citizenship digital citizen
community
Global
Community
The internet has given us access to people and places
around the world. We can now communicate, share, and
collaborate across borders.
This access makes it all the more important to
understand our roles as digital citizens.
We are part of an increasingly digital
and global world. Acting responsibly,
What ethically, and safely in an online
Is environment encompasses digital
citizenship.
Digital
Citizenship?
Why It’s Important
• Connects us with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Creates empathy and understanding
• Teaches us how to use the internet in an ethical and safe way
• Develops critical thinking skills
• Brings awareness of respectful online behavior
• Teaches us the technical skills to navigate digital spaces
• Helps us make informed decisions
• Allows us to engage in positive online interactions
• Gives us opportunities to make meaningful community contributions
• Provides us the knowledge to protect our privacy and secure our online accounts
Key
Components
• Media Literacy
• Safety and Security
• Cultural Awareness
• Netiquette
• Ethics
• Access
• Health
Media
Literacy
Students should be able to navigate the online environment. This
includes finding credible sources, evaluating them, and utilizing them
effectively. It also involves being aware of bias and misinformation.
This is where your critical thinking skills are vital.
Safety and
Security
When you visit a website you leave a digital footprint. This means the website collects
user data about you, including cookies that monitor your digital activity.
Be cautious about what information you share, especially personal information.
Create strong and unique passwords for accounts with sensitive materials such as online
bank accounts and email.
Know how to use privacy settings, set cookie preferences,
and turn off geotagging features in photos.
Cultural Awareness
To understand and appreciate the differences between cultures. When we
recognize and respect different beliefs, values, and customs it allows us to
improve our social engagement.
Digital communication pushes us to learn about other cultures so we can interact
with a diverse range of people in positive ways.
Knowing how to interact with others in an
online environment, including appropriate use
of tone and lingo.
Netiquette
• Review your writing before posting
• Avoid offensive language
• Respect the privacy of others by not
sharing information without permission
Cyberbullying is never okay and may have
legal consequences.
Ethics
Students should know how to find credible information
online and share it responsibly.
This includes proper use of copyrighted materials and
knowing how to cite your sources.
Failing to give credit is plagiarism.
Access
It is important to be aware that there is a gap in digital device accessibility. Not
everyone has the means or opportunities to purchase and use digital devices that
allow for online access.
Can you think of ways this would put students without online access at a
disadvantage?
Scrolling on our phones all day can take a toll.
Health We want to interact with technology in ways
that don’t negatively affect our mental
health, physical activity, sleep, and
relationships.
Digital tools can be used in positive ways,
such as being a resource for a class
assignment, or to pursue personal goals, such
as using a fitness tracker or mindfulness app.
Project
Create a poster with visuals and text that showcase the components of
digital citizenship.
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