Introduction to Digital Citizenship

Explore what it means to be a responsible digital citizen — from online safety and privacy to how your digital footprint follows you.

Grade 6-8Beginner45 min50 pts

About This Lesson

In this lesson, you'll discover what digital citizenship means, how to protect yourself online, and what kind of digital footprint you're leaving behind every time you go online.

Essential Question

List 5 things you did online in the last 24 hours. Which ones left a permanent trace?

Standards

ISTE Standards for Students 2a, 2b, 2c

Learning Objectives

1Define digital citizenship and explain why it matters
2Identify strategies for protecting personal information online
3Analyze how a digital footprint is created and how it affects reputation

Materials Needed

Chromebook or tablet
Digital Footprint worksheet
Sticky notes

Key Topics

digital citizenshipinternet safetyprivacysocial media