October 28 is Digital Citizen Day

Digital citizenship means using technology responsibly, treating others with respect, protecting privacy, and thinking critically about what we share.

Students are growing up in a world where so much of life happens online. From chatting with friends to watching videos and sharing posts, how we act online matters just as much as how we treat others in person.

Digital citizenship is about helping children navigate the online world safely, respectfully, and kindly. We can all play a part in creating a safer and more positive online world. Here’s how:

• Spread positivity - Share content that uplifts and inspires.
• Think before you post - Would you say it face to face?
• Respect others - Disagree without being disrespectful.
• Speak up - Push back against hate, misinformation and cruelty online.
• Show empathy - Remember there’s a person behind every screen.
• Protect privacy - Yours and everyone else’s. 

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