Supe's On: Digital citizenship is everyone’s responsibility

Digital Citizenship is an extremely important topic as technology and social media have become mainstays within our society. Over the last decade, we have seen the explosion of technology use. Things have changed and continually change in our digital world. The evolving social media applications create an environment where it is critical for our children to have an adult continually engaged in conversation about the importance of digital citizenship. 

Monitoring children’s technology usage is important. Cyberwise.org and Connectsafely.org provide a variety of resources and tips for adults in their efforts to keep their children’s online activity safe and digital footprint appropriate. 

As online dangers to kids continually change, it is near impossible to develop specific safety messages for all the inappropriate apps and games our children may be exposed to. However, the resources listed above support digital citizenship, online safety, and the ongoing efforts of parents to keep their children safe. As a school district, we utilize a wide variety of approaches to teach our students about appropriate technology usage and digital citizenship. Together, we can promote student safety, quality digital citizenship and appropriate technology use.

Go Lynx!