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“Children will be children - pushing boundaries and taking risks… At a public swimming pool we have gates, have lifeguards and shallow ends, but we also teach children how to swim.” - Dr Tanya Byron Image source:

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 Have you ever used the internet to comment on things you’ve seen or read, research, share information, communicate with friends, play games or go shopping? If you answered YES to any of these then you are a digital citizen.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 What is digital citizenship? “Digital citizenship [is] about building safe spaces and communities, understanding how to manage personal information, and … using your online presence to grow and shape your world in a safe, creative way...” digizen.org

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 Why does it matter? Source: and

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 Shaping behaviour in a digital world As students spend significant time in both the real and virtual worlds, it is becoming important for schools to teach young people what it means to be a good digital citizen and to be safe and responsible users of the internet. Social networking is an important part of young people’s development. A range of resources have been developed for schools to use when implementing digital citizenship programs.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 Domain 1: DIGITAL CONDUCT Domain 2: DIGITAL FOOTPRINT Domain 3: DIGITAL RELATIONSHIPS Domain 5: DIGITAL LAW Domain 4: DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING Domain 6: DIGITAL FINANCIAL LITERACY Cross domain theme 2: CYBERBULLYING Cross domain theme 1: CYBERSAFETY Students will learn how to: 1.behave appropriately and recognise inappropriate behaviour online 2.understand the trail that is left by digital activities when maintaining an online presence 3.stay safe in online relationships and recognise and report inappropriate and predatory behaviour 4.maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle while using digital technologies 5.stay within the law while working and socialising online, including copyright 6.use digital technologies to safely and appropriately manage money and shop online. The domains of digital citizenship stay safe and secure and be active in preventing bullying while online

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© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 For primary students A series of eleven lessons relating to digital citizenship for students from Early Stage 1 through to Stage 2.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 For secondary students A series of eighteen lessons for Stage 4 and 5 cover different challenges and issues related to digital citizenship.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 Students play Digital Dilemma and Party Planner, two fun Mystery Matters games, where students are faced with challenges and scenarios related to digital social networks.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 Videos There are many excellent videos online relating to digital citizenship. The program provides links to a selection of the best. The videos are great for students, teachers and parents.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 For parents An online guide for parents: outlines what students will learn explains what digital citizenship is provides links to resources to help families stay safe online. Go to the guide page of: Or see NSW Department of Education and Communities’ Technology A to Z.Technology A to Z

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 For teachers An online course for teachers covers: understanding good digital citizenship modelling good digital citizenship teaching the units to students.

© Commonwealth of Australia through NSW DEC, 2011 All materials will be accessible via the Teaching and Learning exchange.

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