1. Digital citizenship

2. What is digital citizenship?
The practice of navigating the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically ( cation/digital-citizenship)

3. Why is digital citizenship important?
Students have more internet access now than ever. Statistics of technology use for communication continues to increase.
95% of teens have access to a smartphone ( 2018/)
45% of teens claim they are online constantly throughout the day
Jefferson County Schools’ students now have access to a laptop computer through the 1:1 rollout.
Parents must view a short video about the rollout and expectations. It can be found on the county webpage.

4. cyberbullying
Cyberbulling is bullying that take place using a tech device (
Cyberbullying is covered under Tennessee law. Those laws can be found at
Cyberbullying is also against school policy located on page 21 of the student handbook.
If you or someone you know is being bullied, please report it to a school official.

5. Top 10 things to think about before you post
1: Ask yourself would you say it in real life?
2: Are your posts vain and narcissistic?
3: TMI?
4: Are you posting every detail of your life?
5: Keep your relationship details to yourself.
6: Is it a “cryptic cliffhanger?” (“No one understands”.)
7: Are your posts all complaining?
8: Curate your photos like a museum.
9: Check your privacy settings!
10: Post smart (

6. The 9 p’s of digital citizenship
1: Passwords-Make a secure password for your accounts.
2: Private information-protect your private information such as address, phone number, , etc.
3: Personal information-choose wisely who you share any personal information with daily.
4: Photographs-be aware that private information can show up in photos such as a street sign or license plate.
5: Property-make sure you understand what sources you have permission to share.

7. The 9 p’s of digital citizenship
6: Permission-Know how to get permission to use certain works or how to cite it
7: Protection-Be aware what viruses, phishing, malware, ransomware, and identity theft are.
8: Professionalism-Understand professionalism, netiquette, cultural taboos and disconnects.
9: Personal brand-Know how to use your voice and how you want to be perceived ( vicki-davis).

8. references
Anderson, Monica, and Jingjing Jiang. “Teens, Social Media & Technology ” Pew Research Center: Internet, Science & Tech, 31 May 2018,
“Common Sense.” Common Sense Education, Common Sense Education,
Davis, Vicki. “What Your Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship.” Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation,
“Digital Citizenship.” Common Sense Education, Common Sense Education, 16 Aug. 2018,
“What Is Cyberbullying.” StopBullying.gov, Department of Health and Human Services,