DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP: A PARENT’S GUIDE

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP DEFINED:

Acquired skills and knowledge to effectively use the

Internet and other digital technology, especially in

order to participate responsibly in social and civic

activities.

9 COMPONENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

1. Digital Access

2. Digital Commerce

3. Digital Communication

4. Digital Literacy

5. Digital Etiquette

6. Digital Law

7. Digital Rights & Responsibilities

8. Digital Health & Wellness

9. Digital Security

Copyright 2017. Mike Ribble.

SURVEY SAYS….

TOTAL INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA ACCESS

AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT ON DEVICES

WHEN ARE THESE HOURS ACCOUNTED FOR?

WHAT EXACTLY ARE THEY DOING?

• The majority of students reported that

they are:

• Texting

• Playing video games

• Watching YouTube or Netflix

• Scrolling various social media feeds

• FaceTiming (or other type of video chat)

• Top app’s students report they use:

• Instagram

• Snapchat

• Twitter

• YouTube

YOUR ROLE AS A PARENT

COMMUNICATING

• Make sure you are aware of every

app your child has an account for.

• Document all usernames and

passwords.

• Encourage your child to report

dangerous/inappropriate content

they may witness.

EDUCATING

• Sit down together and Google current statistics regarding online predators

and signs to look for.

• Have your child sign a safety contract to not disclose personal information on

apps or websites, as well as not accepting random people to be friends or

follow.

• If they do not interact with the person currently (or in the past), then that person does not

need access to their posts/pictures, etc.

DIGITAL ACCESS IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT

ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES

• Make it clear to your child that you own their devices and can restrict use and

have access at any given time.

• Create a plan with consequences for any misuse/abuse of their digital access.

• Establish a “turn in time” for devices to be out of their bedroom.

MONITORING

• Follow or “friend” your child on social media apps.

• Utilize password information to do random checks.

• Research monitoring tools/software available.

• Let your child know what monitoring safeguards are in place and stress WHY

(SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY!)

RESOURCES

•Common Sense Media

•Wired Safety

•Safe Search Kids

•Connect Safely

SUMMARY:

1. Communicating

2. Educating children on the dangers

3. Establishing boundaries

4. Monitoring activity