Digital Citizenship implies recognizing the impact that the virtual world has on ourselves and others. Applications, web tools, extensions, and add-ons are fantastic digital tools that can help us transform teaching and learning by being able to do things that were not before possible.  However, they do come with responsibilities.  Whenever teachers and students use a digital tool,  they must be aware of privacy and security issues with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act (FOIPPA) and have yearly parental consent in many cases.  Both teachers and students have an obligation to learn how to keep themselves and their data safe online. 

For Teachers

Watch this video for a better understanding of your role as a teacher when working with technology in your classroom practice with students. ​

District Policies	Students and teachers must be aware of policies governing privacy and the conduct while using district technology equipment. School District #22 Code of Conduct Student and Staff Access to Networked Information Resources Social Media Use  Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ​​
Consent Forms	Office 365 Accounts are created as part of school registration. No further action needed. For new Google accounts (sd22learns.ca), parents give permission once. Click HERE for the form.   All other applications that store student data off site, web tools, extensions, and add-ons, as well as other digital tools that store or transmit any personal information must have a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) completed and then accepted into the district list of approved digital tools and require yearly permission from parent.  Click HERE for the Parental Consent Form that must be completed annually.  ​​
Privacy Impact Assessments	A Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) looks to make sure that digital tools we choose to use comply with the spirit of FOIPPA.  A PIA looks at where data is stored and shared as well as factors such as anti-bullying measures, and the ability to control what data is collected.  The approved digital tools are ones that limit the information shared well.  If you would like to use any software, not currently approved by the district, you must complete a new PIA. For more information, please see our Software Request page.

For Teachers and Students

Digital citizenship requires both knowledge of digital technology and awareness of its impact on individuals and society. The following are some resources to support exploring digital citizenship in your classroom.  Always start with your students and their needs and make sure you imbed Digital Citizenship into your lessons any time you are using technology.

Common Sense Media has digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives. Browse lessons by grade and topic.

The Be Internet Awesome curriculum gives educators the tools and methods they need to teach digital safety fundamentals. The materials are developed by Google in partnership with iKeepSafe

Ignition: Digital Wellness and Safety is a digital literacy curriculum designed to provide students with the information they need to safely and confidently navigate the digital world.

Teachers can access digital literacy classroom resources aligned with curriculum outcomes set out by their province or territory.  Also included is a comprehensive study of the current state of digital literacy education in Canada.

The iKeepSafe mission is to provide a safe digital landscape for children, schools, and families by supporting the protection of student privacy, while advancing learning in a digital culture.

NetSmartz provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks.

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), is home to a passionate community of global educators who believe in the power of technology to transform teaching and learning, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education.
Find the ISTE starter guide to Digital Citizenship at image link.

The Government of Canada's Cyberbullying campaign aims to increase awareness of where youth and caregivers can get the help they need to deal with cyberbullying. In addition, the campaign will try to empower young people to take action to protect themselves and others from cyberbullying.