Digital Citizenship and Online Safety
Digital citizenship instruction in our library helps students learn how to stay safe, think critically, and act responsibly in online spaces. Through conversations, modeling, and purposeful instruction, students build the habits they need to navigate the digital world with confidence and care.
Digital citizenship is a core part of how we support student well-being and future-ready learning. In our library, students learn how to:
protect their personal information and respect the privacy of others
communicate respectfully in digital spaces
recognize misleading information and online manipulation
make thoughtful decisions about what they share and how they interact
understand their digital footprint
recognize unsafe or harmful online behaviors and know how to respond
balance technology use in healthy, responsible ways
This instruction is built into research lessons, collaborative projects, library orientations, and everyday digital interactions students experience at school.
Students learn:
what personal information should never be shared
how settings and permissions work
how to identify phishing attempts
how to navigate online platforms safely
what to do when something doesn’t feel right
Students practice being thoughtful digital citizens through:
modeling respectful online conversation
understanding tone and digital misunderstandings
avoiding cyberbullying and knowing how to report concerns
recognizing the impact of words in digital spaces
participating in collaborative digital tools appropriately
Students practice being thoughtful digital citizens through:
modeling respectful online conversation
understanding tone and digital misunderstandings
avoiding cyberbullying and knowing how to report concerns
recognizing the impact of words in digital spaces
participating in collaborative digital tools appropriately
Students learn what lasts online — and why it matters.
Topics include:
long-term consequences of posts
how algorithms and tracking work
how digital actions affect reputation and safety
identifying safe vs. unsafe platforms
the difference between public, private, and “semi-private” online spaces
Students explore:
how to recognize peer pressure online
what it means to be an upstander
how digital choices reflect personal values
identifying trustworthy versus risky digital interactions
navigating gaming and social media dynamics
Students learn strategies to:
manage screen time
use tech purposefully instead of passively
understand the impact of endless scrolling
take mindful breaks to protect focus and mental health
identify clickbait and emotional manipulation
check sources for accuracy and credibility
understand how scams and fake accounts work
recognize bias and intentional misinformation
question viral content before sharing
Digital citizenship now includes AI literacy; students learn to:
use AI tools transparently
check AI outputs for accuracy
avoid academic dishonesty
understand bias in AI-generated content
treat AI as a tool, not a shortcut