Digital Citizenship- Summer Social Media Safety

As I am preparing digital citizenship lessons for next school year, I am reminded that many students struggle with what they put on social media or what they share online.  They often do not think about their digital footprint. These "posts", pictures, hashtags, location updates,  etc. can have lingering and lasting effects.  Not only that, but sharing locations and using their real name on online games is just dangerous.

Being a good digital citizen is important, both for ethical and safety reasons. What we post about ourselves and others shouldn't be an afterthought.  As summer approaches and students are filled with idle time, lots of hanging out with friends, and gaming time,  it's important that we emphasize "pause before you post " or THINK before you post. These infographics and videos are a great reminder for "netiquette" or good digital manners and internet safety. Feel free to share these reminders with your students! Also, visit the original sources of the links and images below for more information.

This video was designed by Flocabulary for teens. Please preview to ensure it is age appropriate for your grade level of students.

This is a Disney PSA on internet safety for children.