TeachersFirst Digital Literacy Resources
Digital literacy, in the context of online media and resource sharing, refers to the ability to effectively navigate, evaluate, and create digital content online. It includes critically assessing the credibility of online information, understanding the implications of sharing personal data, and responsibly participating in digital communities. For educators and students alike, digital literacy involves not only consuming online resources but also curating and sharing collections of valuable materials. As the digital world continues to evolve, fostering these skills becomes increasingly crucial for informed citizenship and lifelong learning in the 21st century. Don’t miss our collections for Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship.
29 Results | sort by:
Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety - EVERFI
Grades
6 to 9
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety is a free, standards-aligned digital literacy course designed for grades 6-9 students. The program comprises six interactive lessons, each approximately...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety is a free, standards-aligned digital literacy course designed for grades 6-9 students. The program comprises six interactive lessons, each approximately 25 minutes long, focusing on essential topics such as online safety, digital privacy, cyberbullying, screen time balance, digital rights, and media literacy. Students engage in real-world scenarios that promote critical thinking and responsible decision-making in digital environments. The curriculum aligns with ISTE Standards for Students and supports social-emotional learning competencies, making it an excellent fit for technology, health, and digital media classes. Educators can access pre- and post-assessments, real-time score reporting, and optional offline extension activities to reinforce learning. As a #DigCitCommit-approved resource, Ignition equips students with the skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
tag(s): critical thinking (138), cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (21), media literacy (106), social and emotional learning (110), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Students can work in small groups to discuss different online situations, such as receiving a suspicious link or encountering cyberbullying. Each group must decide on the safest, most responsible action and explain their reasoning. Have students analyze headlines or short articles and guess whether each one is trustworthy or misleading. After each guess, the class discusses strategies for verifying online information. Challenge students to brainstorm all the ways they interact online (e.g., social media, gaming, email) and reflect on the "footprint" they are leaving. Then, they can write a short journal entry about one positive change they can make to protect their digital identity.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Think Before You Post - Genially
Grades
6 to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
This interactive lesson from Genially reviewed here is a teacher-led digital resource designed to educate middle and high school students about responsible...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
This interactive lesson from Genially reviewed here is a teacher-led digital resource designed to educate middle and high school students about responsible social media use and digital citizenship. Structured as an engaging escape-room-style experience, it guides students through key topics such as online safety, digital footprints, inappropriate content, and reporting harmful behavior. The lesson incorporates whole-class and small group discussions, encouraging students to evaluate real-life scenarios critically and reflect on their online actions' lasting impact. Interactive elements, including drag-and-drop activities and quizzes, encourage active participation and reinforce learning objectives. This resource is ideal for educators aiming to promote thoughtful digital habits and enhance students' understanding of their online presence
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), digital escapes (25), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Have students create a fictional social media profile for a character they have invented. Then, in pairs, they can review each other's profiles to identify which posts are safe and which could be problematic, just as they learned in the interactive lesson. After completing the interactive lesson, have students work together to draft a classroom "Responsible Posting Pledge." They can decorate and sign it, then display it in the school as a reminder of their commitment to thinking before they post. In small groups, assign students to act out different online situations (ex., seeing a classmate post something inappropriate, receiving a rude message) and practice appropriate responses based on what they learned about reporting and safe behavior.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Digital Literacy Teaching Resources - Google
Grades
2 to 12
2 Favorites
0 Comments
Discover free, high-quality lessons and activities to help students develop critical digital skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, responsible technology use,...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Discover free, high-quality lessons and activities to help students develop critical digital skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, responsible technology use, and digital citizenship, these resources are designed to support teachers in fostering informed and ethical online behavior. With interactive lessons, videos, and discussion prompts, the platform equips students with the knowledge they need to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (21), media literacy (106)
In the Classroom
Use a YouTube video from the Google Digital Literacy lessons on identifying misinformation. Then provide students with a mix of real and fake news articles, images, or social media posts and have them work in groups to analyze credibility, using fact-checking strategies from the lesson. After watching a lesson on online security, challenge students to evaluate and improve weak passwords. Create a Google Forms, reviewed here quiz to test their understanding of password safety. Design a digital escape room using Google Forms where students solve challenges related to privacy settings, phishing scams, and digital etiquette to "unlock" the next clue.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Lessons for Building Students Digital Literacy Skills - Nearpod
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
The Nearpod Digital Citizenship & Literacy blog provides teachers with valuable insights, lesson ideas, and interactive resources to help students develop essential digital citizenship...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
The Nearpod Digital Citizenship & Literacy blog provides teachers with valuable insights, lesson ideas, and interactive resources to help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, and responsible technology use, the blog offers practical strategies for integrating digital literacy into the classroom. With links to Nearpod's interactive lessons, educators can easily engage students in discussions and activities that promote safe and ethical online behavior. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.
tag(s): blogs (71), cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (21), media literacy (106)
In the Classroom
Before starting a lesson, create a scavenger hunt where students find examples of positive and negative digital behavior, such as a well-cited article vs. fake news or a respectful comment vs. cyberbullying. Use Nearpod reviewed here to include interactive features (like polls and collaborative boards) to discuss their findings. Use a Nearpod Time to Climb activity or a quiz to present real-life digital dilemmas (ex,: "A friend shares their password with you--what do you do?"). Have students use Nearpod's Draw It feature or a tool like Canva reviewed here to design an infographic on online safety, cyberbullying, or digital footprints.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Digital Matters: Free Digital Literacy Lessons - Internet Matters
Grades
4 to 8
0 Favorites
0 Comments
The Digital Matters Online Learning Platform is a free interactive resource designed to help teachers educate students about online safety and digital literacy. It offers engaging,...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
The Digital Matters Online Learning Platform is a free interactive resource designed to help teachers educate students about online safety and digital literacy. It offers engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that use real-life scenarios, discussion prompts, and gamified activities to teach key topics such as cyberbullying, online privacy, and digital well-being. The platform encourages critical thinking and responsible online behavior, making it an excellent tool for fostering digital citizenship in the classroom.
tag(s): cyberbullying (42), digital literacy (21), game based learning (210), internet safety (112)
In the Classroom
Challenge students to create a short public service announcement (PSA) (video, poster, or podcast) about an online safety topic. Have them use digital resources such as Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here, Canva Edu reviewed here, or Spotify for Podcasters (previously Anchor) reviewed here. Have students conduct a mock investigation of an imaginary person's digital footprint and use clues (ex., fake social media posts, search history) to assess potential risks and discuss best practices for online privacy. Use the platform's built-in case studies and discussion prompts to analyze in small groups.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Technological Literacy - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Explore this collection of engaging lessons, videos, and activities to find resources that help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics such as online...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Explore this collection of engaging lessons, videos, and activities to find resources that help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics such as online safety, media literacy, and responsible technology use, this resource equips educators with tools to teach students how to navigate the digital world responsibly. It is ideal for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, providing age-appropriate content to foster critical thinking, ethical online behavior, and digital problem-solving skills.
tag(s): digital literacy (21), internet safety (112), media literacy (106), STEM (330)
In the Classroom
Students can explore the concept of a digital footprint by searching for themselves (or a fictional character) online and reflecting on what their online presence says about them. They can discuss strategies for managing their digital identity and create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here on responsible online behavior. In small groups, students can act out different scenarios involving cyberbullying, online conflict, or digital misunderstandings. Afterward, they can discuss appropriate ways to respond, report, and prevent negative online interactions. Students can create a short video using Animoto reviewed here or Powtoon reviewed here promoting safe online habits, such as password security, digital etiquette, or protecting personal information. They can present their projects to the class or school community.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher
Grades
2 to 12
1 Favorites
0 Comments
The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not to Share. Each lesson has an example as a reference.
tag(s): charactered (77), digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (21)
In the Classroom
Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Online Screen Recorder, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners - CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and W
Grades
4 to 12
1 Favorites
0 Comments
CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners....more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners. It shares tips and tricks to use, a website to find out the owners of websites, and other websites associated with them.
This site includes advertising.
This site includes advertising.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), digital literacy (21)
In the Classroom
Students can use the tips and tricks to evaluate websites. They can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the websites and evaluation. Students can use Adobe Podcast reviewed here to create public service announcements about the dangers of fake websites. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast websites.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Digital Citizenship Lessons - ISTE
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
ISTE & ASCD presents these lessons and activities for students of all ages in the five Digital Citizenship competencies (inclusive, engaged, balanced, alert, and informed). Click ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
ISTE & ASCD presents these lessons and activities for students of all ages in the five Digital Citizenship competencies (inclusive, engaged, balanced, alert, and informed). Click here to read more about each competency and see a video. Each lesson is in PDF format and includes vocabulary, ISTE standards alignment, learning objectives, materials list, and engaging classroom activities.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112)
In the Classroom
For younger students, you could present one lesson every couple of weeks, reviewing the previous lesson first. For older students, you might consider teaching these lessons as a unit at the beginning of the year to set the tone and expectations in your classroom for using the Internet.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Copyright, Creative Commons, and Fair Use in the Classroom - Common Sense and Bronwyn H.
Grades
K to 8
1 Favorites
0 Comments
Use the three lessons in this article to help your students learn about and respect the need to understand copyright and fair use. Let's Give Credit, for second grade, teaches ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Use the three lessons in this article to help your students learn about and respect the need to understand copyright and fair use. Let's Give Credit, for second grade, teaches students why it is essential to give credit and how to give credit the right way through role-playing activities as detectives. A lesson plan for fourth graders guides students through the rights and responsibilities involved with using images. The Four Factors of Fair Use provides middle school students a framework for understanding fair use, copyright, and domain. Create a free account to access the lessons and materials shared. All lessons correlate with national standards, including ISTE, Common Core ELA, and CASEL.
tag(s): copyright (39), digital citizenship (85), STEM (330)
In the Classroom
Include the shared lessons and activities as part of your digital citizenship curriculum. Use the provided handouts to guide students toward extended learning and discussion of proper digital citizenship practices. For example, second-grade students complete a Digital Citizens Report handout, and as an extension, ask students to create a list of credits for some of their commonly used online sites such as PBS Kids Reading Games, reviewed here or Scratch, reviewed here.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Students as Creators: Exploring Copyright - ReadWriteThink and Cassandra Love
Grades
6 to 8
1 Favorites
0 Comments
Students as Creators offers a five-lesson series that provides middle school students with a foundation for the ethical use of copyright materials. This site's information includes...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Students as Creators offers a five-lesson series that provides middle school students with a foundation for the ethical use of copyright materials. This site's information includes correlations to state and national standards. The resources and preparation section includes printouts, supplemental websites, and educator preparation suggestions. Visit the Instructional Plan to find all of the lessons and student objectives.
tag(s): copyright (39), digital citizenship (85), plagiarism (31)
In the Classroom
The lessons are designed to be co-planned and co-taught by a classroom teacher and school media specialist. If this isn't possible in your current situation, consider asking another classroom teacher to collaborate with you on teaching this unit, or break the lessons into smaller pieces and prepare portions of the lesson in your school library as needed. If you cannot teach all of the lessons, review and save the printouts for use by students throughout the year to determine how to address copyright issues with classroom projects. Save copies of the printouts for students to access on your LMS or class website.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Cyber Academy - Trend Micro
Grades
3 to 5
0 Favorites
0 Comments
Cyber Academy offers several lessons in internet safety for kids aged seven to ten through short video episodes and accompanying tasks. Lesson topics include passwords, safety settings,...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Cyber Academy offers several lessons in internet safety for kids aged seven to ten through short video episodes and accompanying tasks. Lesson topics include passwords, safety settings, misinformation, and others. Each lesson begins with a short (approximately three-minute) animated video followed by a conversation guide with discussion questions. In addition, a Kahoot quiz, reviewed here, offers an additional opportunity to reinforce the information shared in the lesson. Finally, a printable homework activity is available for students to review the lesson through activities such as crossword puzzles and word searches. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, then they may not be viewable.
tag(s): cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112)
In the Classroom
Include these lessons as part of your internet safety activities by adding them as a computer center activity or a flipped or blended learning activity. Consider adding a new lesson weekly or monthly as part of your year-long discussions on becoming a safe digital citizen. Enhance the video information using an interactive tool such as Timelinely, reviewed here, to add comments, insert supporting media, or links to additional information. Ask students to create short videos sharing their learning, then add them to a class book made with Book Creator, reviewed here. As you complete each lesson, add new videos to create a reference book that includes all the material learned.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Filter Bubble Trouble - Common Sense Education
Grades
9 to 12
1 Favorites
0 Comments
What is a filter bubble, and why is it an important concept to understand? This 50-minute lesson plan guides high school students through a series of activities that helps them ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
What is a filter bubble, and why is it an important concept to understand? This 50-minute lesson plan guides high school students through a series of activities that helps them recognize and understand filter bubbles and identify strategies for escaping their filter bubbles. In addition to directions for implementing the lesson plan, other resources include presentation slides, student handouts, and take-home resources. The lesson plan aligns with Common Core ELA, CASEL, AASL, and ISTE Standards. All materials are available in both English and Spanish.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112), social and emotional learning (110), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this lesson with other social media and digital citizenship lessons. Engage students in this lesson by assigning a Gravity activity, reviewed here as a conversation starter. A day or two before your lesson, share a link to a Threadit with a conversation prompt using one of the provided prompts that ask students to discuss the concept of living in a bubble. As students continue their discussion on filter bubbles and view the linked video, enhance learning through using Escape Rooms that challenge students to use their knowledge to complete tasks within the Escape Room. Use Room Escape Maker, reviewed here to create and share your Escape Room activity. Extend student learning by asking students to share Internet safety and digital citizenship tips school-wide. For example, ask students to create a monthly podcast using Acast, reviewed here sharing advice on using social media responsibly.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
My Social Media Life - Common Sense Education
Grades
6 to 9
4 Favorites
0 Comments
This lesson provides resources for guiding middle-school students in learning about the role of social media in their lives, especially the effect of social media on relationships....more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
This lesson provides resources for guiding middle-school students in learning about the role of social media in their lives, especially the effect of social media on relationships. The lesson plan takes approximately forty-five minutes to complete; however, an alternative suggestion shares a fifteen-minute quick activity. Resources provided include a slide presentation, video, student handouts, and family take-home information. Also available is the correlation to Common Core ELA, CASEL, AASL, and ISTE Standards. You will need to sign in to access this free lesson and resources.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), social and emotional learning (110), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Bookmark and save this lesson plan for use with lessons on media literacy, social media, or social-emotional learning. Engage students by creating visual mindmaps or flow charts using Coggle, reviewed here. For example, create a mind map with different social platforms and ask students to share the pros and cons of using each tool. Use a flow chart to share suggestions on how to address common issues that occur through the use of social media and relationships. As a final activity, ask students to create interesting video presentations using Typito, reviewed here. Typito's drag and drop interface includes free templates, drag and drop features, and the ability to personalize and share content easily.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Google Digital Literacy & Citizenship Curriculum - Google and iKeepSafe
Grades
5 to 9
2 Favorites
0 Comments
Google and iKeepSafe present a three-part standards-based curriculum teaching digital literacy and citizenship for middle school students. Each class focuses on a different component...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Google and iKeepSafe present a three-part standards-based curriculum teaching digital literacy and citizenship for middle school students. Each class focuses on a different component of safe online use. For example, the first class explores how to evaluate the credibility of online information, the second focuses on maintaining a positive online reputation, and the final course teaches students how to avoid online tricks and scams. All courses include a printable lesson plan, student handouts, and links to videos included in the lessons. The videos are hosted on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, they may not be viewable.
tag(s): charactered (77), digital citizenship (85)
In the Classroom
Incorporate the videos and lessons into your current digital literacy curriculum as needed, or use them as a stand-alone curriculum to address digital literacy lessons in your classroom. Engage students as you begin lessons using an interactive whiteboard such as IdeaBoardz, reviewed here, to create a digital KWL class response instead of using the printable KWL handout included in the course. Enhance instruction when using the shared videos using playposit, reviewed here, to create an interactive learning environment that places comments, questions, surveys, and polls directly onto the video. Extend learning by asking students to become the instructor using a video conversation platform such as Videoask, reviewed here. For example, ask students to use the tutorial template to create lessons that share different aspects of digital literacy with younger students. The template is customizable and includes a step-by-step outline for creating a video tutorial featuring one or more speakers.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Digital Citizenship Progression Chart - Mike Ribble
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
The Digital Citizenship Progression Chart provides clarity and an organized path for teaching the main concepts of digital citizenship starting with kindergarten and through high school....more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
The Digital Citizenship Progression Chart provides clarity and an organized path for teaching the main concepts of digital citizenship starting with kindergarten and through high school. This resource is organized using the nine themes of digital citizenship, such as digital access, digital commerce, and more. This resource provides a visual tool for use across grade levels and topics. In addition, information includes correlations to the three guiding principles of safe, savvy, and social digital users. To learn more about the nine themes of digital citizenship and the three principles, use the Nine Elements tab from the top menu. Download an updated copy of the progression chart for personal use using the link at the bottom of the page.
tag(s): charactered (77), digital citizenship (85)
In the Classroom
Scroll to the bottom of the page with the chart to download the updated copy of the progression chart to view and understand the general guidelines for teaching digital citizenship across all grade levels. Some themes include ideas for demonstration of learning and teaching ideas. Build upon this spreadsheet by adding additional activities and resources that fit into your curriculum. Use this document as a professional development activity to help all staff understand the progression of skills across grade levels, then break it down into smaller pieces by grade levels. Using the grade-level specific portions, work together with peers to find and share resources that teach and reinforce the appropriate concepts. Consider using an collaborative tool such as ClickUp, reviewed here, to organize your work with your peers. Use ClickUp to create a schedule, to-do lists, share documents, and more. Share your completed list of resources and grade-level progressions on a spreadsheet similar to the progression chart when finished.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Digital Citizenship: Technological Literacy - PBS Learning Media
Grades
K to 12
1 Favorites
0 Comments
Proper use and understanding of using technology responsibly are essential for all students to acquire. This offering from PBS Learning Media focuses on Digital Citizenship concerning...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Proper use and understanding of using technology responsibly are essential for all students to acquire. This offering from PBS Learning Media focuses on Digital Citizenship concerning technological literacy. Each of the fifty-three included videos helps students understand concepts such as understanding the role of influencers on social media, editorial accuracy, and why many people are susceptible to disinformation. Each video is relatively short in length, running from around five to fifteen minutes. Look for the icon with "SM" located at the bottom of some of the descriptions; these videos include additional support materials for use in the classroom.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112), journalism (74), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the many videos and resources found on this site to include with your digital citizenship lessons. Engage students in learning about digital citizenship using playposit, reviewed here, to add notes, questions, and student-teacher interactions to any video. Enhance the learning experience by including these videos and your other resources into a digital lesson using Curipod, reviewed here. Extend learning by asking students to share their learning using different technology tools. For example, have some students create a podcast using Buzzsprout, reviewed here, while others create and share video presentations made with Animoto, reviewed here.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Healthy Digital Citizens: Helping Kids Stay Active & Safe in the Internet Age - Tennis Department
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
This resource is for all adults who teach kids how to be safe and responsible digital citizens. This site contains two sections - Internet Safety and Digital Wellness. Each of ...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
This resource is for all adults who teach kids how to be safe and responsible digital citizens. This site contains two sections - Internet Safety and Digital Wellness. Each of the two parts includes small portions that share tips for talking to children and discussing the different facets of staying safe online. In addition to written information, this site contains some videos that provide valuable information, including creating secure passwords and responding to bullying.
tag(s): cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112)
In the Classroom
Include this resource with your other information for use when teaching online safety and digital citizenship. Share the information with parents on your class website or through email. Use the format of this resource to your advantage by sharing the different topics bi-weekly. Embed activities found on this site on ClassTools, reviewed here. Encourage student communication with parents as you share the topics. For example, the first topic is Open Communication. Use the Drag and Drop Quiz Generator to create a quiz for parents and students to take together based upon the communication suggestions found in the article. Upon completion of the quiz, use ClassTools to create a certificate to acknowledge the achievement.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Social Media Test Drive - Cornell University and the Cornell Research Foundation, Inc
Grades
4 to 12
2 Favorites
0 Comments
Social Media Test Drive provides a series of interactive modules offering practice in digital citizenship skills through a social media simulation. Each module includes tutorials, guided...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
Social Media Test Drive provides a series of interactive modules offering practice in digital citizenship skills through a social media simulation. Each module includes tutorials, guided activities, and opportunities for reflection. Topics include how to shape your digital footprint, online privacy, addressing cyberbullies, and how to recognize and identify "fake news." The Teacher's Guide provides ideas on using the site along with key terms and information found within the modules.
tag(s): charactered (77), cyberbullying (42), digital citizenship (85), social media (50)
In the Classroom
Share these modules for students to complete during any lessons on Internet safety. Ask students to contribute to a collaborative document sharing examples they have seen of cyberbullying or deceptive news practice. Replace pencil and paper notetaking by sharing an online tool such as Webnote, reviewed here, for students to use to take notes on any website. When finished, have them share their notes using the URL created for use in classroom discussions. Reinforce online safety concepts through gameplay using Baamboozle, reviewed here. Enhance student learning by asking students to create a game in Baamboozle for their peers to play to identify best practices in creating a safe online presence. After completing your digital safety unit, modify classroom technology use and extend learning by asking students to create explainer videos using FlexClip, reviewed here, with suggestions on how to identify fake news, how to create a positive digital footprint or ways to support peers when faced with cyberbullying. Share student videos on your class website and with younger students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
DigCitCommit - ISTE
Grades
K to 12
0 Favorites
0 Comments
DigCitCommit provides resources for educators to teach and learn about digital citizenship. Based on a series of five competencies, DigCitCommit offers resources including curriculum,...more
Here is the direct link to share this resource review. Feel free to copy and paste this URL into an email or place it on your web page or blog so others can read this TeachersFirst review:
DigCitCommit provides resources for educators to teach and learn about digital citizenship. Based on a series of five competencies, DigCitCommit offers resources including curriculum, online courses, teaching guides, and more from its digital partners. Find out what digital citizenship looks like through a video, podcast, blog, and other ideas shared. Provided by a coalition of organizations including Google, Facebook, Newsela, and others, this initiative is committed to providing information to support the understanding of digital citizenship and well-being.
tag(s): digital citizenship (85), internet safety (112)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site to use as a resource as you teach about digital citizenship. Learn about the five competencies, then use them as a basis for instruction. Encourage students to become engaged in the conversation by sharing their understanding of different topics. For example, as you teach about the concept of being aware, use a concept mapping resource like mindmaps, reviewed here, for students to visualize and share ideas related to being aware of online actions. As you continue in your lessons of awareness, enhance student learning by incorporating teaching strategies to encourage students to personalize learning experiences through the use of journals or blogs. edublogs, reviewed here, is an excellent blogging tool that provides a safe resource for student writing in addition to providing you the ability to moderate content and privacy settings. As students develop an understanding of each competency, encourage them to continue learning and applying the lessons to their everyday use of online resources. Have groups of students become experts in different competencies and share their knowledge with younger students through the creation of explainer videos using Clipchamp, reviewed here, podcasts using Podcast Adobe, reviewed here, or digital books created with Book Creator, reviewed here.
This resource requires PDF reader software like Adobe Acrobat.
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Rating (click star to set rating):
You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
Use the form at the top of the page to log in, or click here to join TeachersFirst (it's free!).
Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
Close comment form