Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
Being a responsible and safe member of the online world.
Core Pillars of Digital Citizenship
Digital Footprint
This is the trail of data you leave behind online. It includes social media posts, search history, and photos you've shared. Think before you post!
Cyberbullying
Using digital technology to deliberately and repeatedly hurt, harass, or embarrass someone. It's never okay. Be an upstander, not a bystander.
Privacy & Security
Protecting your personal information (like your full name, address, and passwords). Use strong, unique passwords and be careful what you share.
Critical Thinking
Questioning what you see online. Is this information reliable? Is this person who they say they are? Not everything on the internet is true.
T.H.I.N.K. Before You Post
- T - Is it True?
- H - Is it Helpful?
- I - Is it Inspiring?
- N - Is it Necessary?
- K - Is it Kind?
Scenario Analysis 🧐
Scenario 1: Your friend posts an embarrassing photo of you online as a joke. It's getting a lot of likes and comments. What should you do?
Scenario 2: You receive a friend request from someone you don't know. They have a lot of mutual friends. Should you accept?
Scenario 3: You see a mean comment about another student on a group chat. What are your options?
📚 NZ Curriculum Alignment
Digital Technologies
Achievement Objective: DC4-1
Understand digital citizenship and online safety
Key Competencies
- • Relating to others online responsibly
- • Managing self in digital environments