Student Digital Safety (Digital Citizenship)

Each month from September through April our students will be given a short online lesson over various topics of digital safety. These topics are chosen by the district and are required as part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program.

All lessons can be accessed through the Digital Resources section of Canvas in Learning.Com. Topics to be covered are:

September - Online Safety: Digital Citizenship AND Online Safety: Dealing with Cyberbullying (required to complete upon receipt of the Chromebook)

October - Internet Usage: Ethical Use of Digital Resources

November - Online Communication: Sharing Safely Online 

December - Online Communication: Online Personal Communication 

January - Netiquette in Online Communication 

February - Online Communication: Sharing and Collaborating Online

March - Online Communication: Communicating with Instant Messaging

April - Online Communication: Using Personal Learning Networks

Parent Digital Safety (Digital Citizenship)

Parents can ask students to log in and show them each monthly lesson above if desired. Additionally, the links below will take you to short articles from Common Sense Media that you can read and use to help your child(ren) at home. These topics will coincide with the student lessons whenever possible.

September: What Should I Teach My Child About Safe Online Behavior?

October: What Should I Do If My Child Is Bullied Online?

November: It's Ridiculously Easy for Kids to Cheat Now

December: How do I teach my kids to protect themselves online?

January: What Are Some Basic Social Media Rules for Middle Schoolers?

February: 11 Social Media Red Flags Parents Should Know About

March: How to Tell Who Your Kid Is Talking to Online⁠—and How to Keep Their Convos Cool

April: 13 Online Challenges Your Kid Already Knows About