In honor of Digital Citizenship Week, all K-5th grade students at Jefferson are engaging in conversations on topics connected to Digital Citizenship during their library classes. What is Digital Citizenship? Well, it is basically how one behaves online. A good digital citizen is someone who is safe, responsible, and respectful while using any type of online technology. Students in grades K-2 saw a video by Common Sense Media called My Online Neighborhood and discussed basic rules about computer use and online safety. 3rd-5th graders watched a different video by CSM, Power of Words, and discussed online communication and how to deal with cyber bullying using the acronym STOP (Step away, Tell a trusted adult, Okay websites only, and Pause and think before posting).
Because digital citizenship is so important, we will continue lessons on this topic throughout the school year following Common Sense Media's curriculum.
To learn more about digital citizenship or to find resources, please go to www.commonsensemedia.org.
