Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage.

Digital Citizenship Today

The topic of digital citizenship is certainly gaining momentum.  In June 2010 the Online Safety Working Group sent a report to Congress titled Youth Safety on a Living Internet.   There are many organizations and individuals that are working on this topic.  If you are interested in additional information go to the Resources Tab and look for their links.

In response to many discussions with users from around the world some new ideas have surfaced on how to discuss the nine elements of digital citizenship.  Take a look at the bottom of the Nine Elements page for more information related to Respect, Educate and Protect. 

If you have questions or comments about the material found on this website please click on the Contact Us link to send us your information.   If you are interested in reading more about Digital Citizenship please go to the Publications page of this website and click on the link for the Digital Citizenship in Schools book which will connect to the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) website.  Currently we have a book for parents Raising a Digital Child.  We are working with ISTE to release a second edition of the first book Digital Citizenship in Schools to be released in the Fall of 2011.  If you are interested in a presentation on Digital Citizenship go to the Contact Us page and send an e-mail or fill out the form provided.