References: Welcome to the Digital World
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Internet - Wikipedia - Comprehensive overview of how the internet works, including its history, infrastructure, and the protocols that allow digital devices to communicate across the globe.
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Web Browser - Wikipedia - Explains what web browsers are, how they display websites, and the role of the address bar and URLs in navigating the world wide web.
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Wi-Fi - Wikipedia - Describes how wifi technology allows digital devices to connect to the internet wirelessly through routers, including the differences between home, school, and public wifi networks.
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How the Internet Works by Preston Gralla, Que Publishing - A richly illustrated guide that uses clear diagrams to explain how data travels across the internet, how websites load, and how devices connect, ideal for building teacher background knowledge.
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Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities by Kristen Mattson, ISTE - A practical guide for educators on teaching students to participate safely and responsibly in digital spaces, aligned with ISTE Standards for Students.
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Digital Citizenship Curriculum - Common Sense Education - A free, research-backed K-12 curriculum covering six core digital citizenship topics including media balance, privacy, and online safety with interactive lessons.
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Be Internet Awesome - Google - A free program that teaches children online safety fundamentals through interactive games and family resources, helping kids explore the digital world with confidence.
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Interland: Play Your Way to Internet Awesome - Google - An interactive online adventure game where kids practice digital safety skills across four challenges covering sharing, phishing, kindness, and security.
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NetSmartz Online Safety Education - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - Age-appropriate videos, games, and activities that teach children ages 5-17 how to be safer online and recognize risky situations.
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Digital Media Literacy Fundamentals - MediaSmarts - An introductory guide defining digital media literacy and covering foundational concepts including digital citizenship, key competencies, and teaching approaches for educators.