This resource provides an overview of digital citizenship, and education associated with help students make informed decisions when they participate online. Our world is changing, and schools need to adapt to new realities of knowledge, society, and education. Technology has fundamentally changed our idea of community and the ways in which we interact with each other, so that building individual networks for learning and sup-port is more important than ever before. The Internet has also broken down many barriers of space and time, allowing us to rethink the way that we work and connect; we are no longer tied to only those in our immediate physical surroundings but instead now operate within more fluid and complex networks of people from around the globe thanks to social networks and mobile technologies. Online risks exist and students need to be equipped with the skills to safely and smartly navigate the onlne spaces that they are part of. 

"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.
Through six digital responsibility lessons, students take practical steps to protect their own privacy and safety online. By learning digital literacy skills including how to evaluate content for accuracy, perspective, and motive, Ignition’s digital literacy curriculum helps students acknowledge the benefits of digital communities and resources while guiding them to successfully navigate potential pitfalls in their digital lives."

This Course Covers
Connections and Community
Safety and Privacy
Screen Time vs. Offline Time
Technology and Data
Rights and Literacy
Evaluating Content

Grades 6-9