References: What Is a Digital Citizen?
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Digital Citizenship - Wikipedia - Defines digital citizenship and its core components including digital rights, responsibilities, etiquette, and the norms of appropriate and responsible technology use.
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Digital Etiquette - Wikipedia - Covers the conventions of polite behavior in digital communication, including guidelines for respectful interaction in online communities and digital spaces.
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Internet Safety - Wikipedia - Overview of practices and precautions for safe online behavior, including protecting personal information, recognizing threats, and age-appropriate safety strategies.
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Digital Citizenship in Schools by Mike Ribble, ISTE - The foundational text on the nine elements of digital citizenship, providing educators with a framework for teaching safe, ethical, and responsible technology use.
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Be Internet Awesome: A Cybersafety Curriculum by Google and iKeepSafe - A classroom-ready curriculum teaching children the fundamentals of digital safety through five key principles: smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave.
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The 5 Competencies of Digital Citizenship - ISTE - Outlines five core competencies for digital citizenship (Inclusive, Informed, Engaged, Balanced, Alert) and argues for a positive, empowering approach rather than a list of prohibitions.
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Digital Citizenship Curriculum - Common Sense Education - A free, research-backed K-12 curriculum with over 140 lessons covering digital citizenship topics including online safety, privacy, cyberbullying, and media literacy.
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Digital Safety Resources for Families - Google Be Internet Awesome - Family-focused resources including downloadable guides and interactive tools that help parents and children practice safe and responsible internet use together.
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ISTE Standards for Students - International Society for Technology in Education - The widely adopted framework defining what students should know and be able to do with technology, including the Digital Citizen standard for safe, legal, and ethical behavior.
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Talking to Kids and Teens about Security and Privacy - National Cybersecurity Alliance - Practical guidance for parents and educators on discussing digital safety with young people, covering personal information protection and recognizing online threats.