Lit 4 Dig Cit-Using Literature to Teach Digital Citizenship
Help me give my students picture books to foster digital citizenship and empower my them to become responsible, empathetic and informed digital citizens who can navigate the online world safely and ethically.
$847 goal
This project expired on May 5, 2025.
This project expired on May 5, 2025.
My Project
In today's digital age, where technology plays a significant role in everyone’s daily lives, it is essential for schools to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate the online world safely and responsibly. By instilling these values early on, students are empowered to become responsible digital citizens who can interact online in a positive, constructive and empathetic manner. Embedding Digital Citizenship will play a significant role in achieving this goal. By incorporating lessons on digital citizenship, students will begin to understand the implications of their online actions, the importance of protecting their digital privacy, and the significance of ethical behavior in online interactions. The use of children’s literature as a teaching aid enriches the learning process and aids in effective concept retention. Books introduce new ideas, bridge the gap between technology use at home and school, and highlight the importance of digital technology in forming relationships. They tackle relevant subjects and present relatable scenarios, thereby captivating young students and fostering a sense of responsibility and empathy among them. Thus, the integration of digital citizenship education and children’s literature in elementary education is not only beneficial but also essential in today’s digital age. These skills are essential in preparing students for the digital future while enabling them to think critically and engage in ethical digital spaces with empathy, positivity and constructiveness.
Students will actively engage in content area literature that promotes ethical digital citizenship.
They will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical behavior in the digital world, including respect for intellectual property, privacy, and appropriate online etiquette. This goal aims to empower students to become responsible and informed digital citizens who can navigate the digital world safely and ethically.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
770 students impacted
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