We as educators have a unique and vital responsibility to help create the outstanding digital citizens of the future. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected, students must be able to communicate respectfully, collaborate effectively, and problem solve efficiently. Students need direct and consistent opportunities to learn to be good digital citizens, and teachers who can model that same positive interconnectivity.
Sometimes starting the conversation about digital citizenship can be tricky. These simple positive affirmations can apply to both in the digital world and off!
Lesson ideas:
Use each statement as the basis of a writing prompt to start a conversation
Plan a teambuilding activity around each statement for an engaging first day of school activity
Create a bookmark with each statement for students in your class
Encourage students to recognize student actions that align with these affirmations - create a Good Citizen Hall of Fame!