Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy
Information for Parents
Common Sense Media operates on this vision: “We envision a world in which every kid knows how to make safe, responsible, and respectful choices and harness the learning potential of digital media in a 24/7 connected world.” For easy-to-read information and recommendations for parents, read Beth's blog.
Common Sense Media's "free materials are designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly in our digital world".
Common Sense Media's "free materials are designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely and participate responsibly in our digital world".
Excellent website for parents, with an e-tutorial on how to keep up with your child's online activities and how to keep them safe online. MediaSmarts.ca tutorial for parents
Tips for Parents videos from Media Smarts.ca
Numerous videos including how to keep your child safe online, what your child needs to know to prevent cyberbullying, apps for preschoolers,cell phone survival guide, online identity guide for children, kid-friendly alternatives to violent video games, etc.
Animated 2 minute videos to show your child about Internet safety. Site is divided into primary and intermediate.
Tips for Parents videos from Media Smarts.ca
Numerous videos including how to keep your child safe online, what your child needs to know to prevent cyberbullying, apps for preschoolers,cell phone survival guide, online identity guide for children, kid-friendly alternatives to violent video games, etc.
Animated 2 minute videos to show your child about Internet safety. Site is divided into primary and intermediate.
Digital Natives turn to Digital Immigrants for help with digital literacy skills new Canadian study shows. This link has a brief summary of the article and some interesting stats.
Information for Educators
Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy are two umbrella terms of skills that everyone needs to learn to be successful learners and creators on the Web. Below is a link to a professional development website for educators many activities for students to do. There is also some information parents can learn about how to teach their children digital citizenship and digital literacy skills.
Digital Citizenship Website for Educators
Digital Citizenship Website for Educators