Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
- Completing the Required Digital Citizenship Lesson and Responsible Use Policy (RUP):
Lay the foundation for responsible technology use. - Submitting Creative PSAs or Digital Graphics:
Showcase student creativity in promoting positive online behavior.
Mandatory Digital Citizenship Lessons
Digital Citizenship instruction is an essential part of beginning-of-the-year routines and procedures. It helps set the foundation for responsible technology use and supports students in developing healthy screen and digital habits. A key component of this instruction is Media Balance & Well-Being, which encourages students to reflect on how they use media and make thoughtful choices that support their mental, emotional, and physical health.
This topic is important to revisit throughout the year to reinforce positive digital behaviors and adapt to evolving classroom needs.
Below you will find a video with instructions and links to help you get started with lessons.
POLICY SUPPORT
EdTech staff is ready to support policy review, revisions, and development to ensure the integration of digital citizenship concepts and content. Example policies that have been revised or created include:
- BUL-999.11: Responsible Use Policy
- BUL-6399.1: Social Media Policy for Students
- BUL-5688.1: Social Media Policy for Employees and Associated
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
In providing system-level supports, EdTech staff develops and delivers professional learning opportunities to help school instructional leadership teams effectively embed digital citizenship into their school culture and practices.
Curriculum and resources leveraged include:
- School/Educator Digital Citizenship Certification
- Common Sense Education Curriculum
- International Society for Technology in Education Standards
SCHOOL-SITE SUPPORT
To demonstrate digital citizenship in practice, EdTech partners with Common Sense Education to annually celebrate Digital Citizenship Week through a signature event at a L.A. Unified school to raise awareness District-wide.
EdTech has designed and developed Digital Citizenship Week programming for high school, middle school, and elementary school.
Foster a culture of responsible and ethical digital citizenship that embraces technology's potential, prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and engagement, and empowers students to develop strong social-emotional skills for positive contributions to both digital and physical communities.
The practice of cultivating a positive, authentic digital footprint that can be leveraged for college and career success.