Digital Learning Day is almost here and there’s no better time to review Digital Citizenship. Keep reading to find FREE ideas to promote Digital Citizenship in your elementary classroom.
Getting Started
Start a discussion with your classroom when introducing Digital Citizenship. Ask them what kinds of devices, games, and social media they are using at home that require access to the internet. Type a list on my computer that is projected on the wall for the students to see.
I am always surprised that even though I teach second grade my students are using all kind of social media like Snapchat, Twitter, Google Hangouts, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Lots of students also use YouTube, Netflix, and Google Searches. They usually mention many video game devices like Play Station, Wii, and Xbox and other networked games like Growtopia and Minecraft.
Resource One
Discuss all the types of digital devices and social media by talking about using it t it safely. Use the freebie on Internet Safety from Brainpop Junior it is especially appropriate for elementary students and always creates lots more great discussions.
Resource Two
Check Common Sense Media another great free resource for Digital Citizenship. There are free posters to access here. Also another very age appropriate video for elementary students called Pause and Think Online
Resource Three
Be sure to download my Digital Citizen Brag Tag FREEBIE. Print them off to give your students once they have learned all about how to be good Digital Citizens.
Resource Four
Check out all my iPad lessons here which would also be a great addition to your Digital Learning Day activities.
Click the links to learn more tips, ideas, and lessons for teaching digital citizenship on Digital Learning Day and beyond!
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Thank you, Anita! I always love the fun brag tags.