Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate and responsible behavior with regard to the use of technology.

Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate and responsible behavior with regard to the use of technology. It is a concept which helps teachers understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Teachers who have a good grasp of digital citizenship can use technology to extend students’ learning outside of the classroom and connect with others in an appropriate and responsible manner.

Your administration has noticed a spike in referrals based on student inappropriate use of technology and cyber bullying. Additionally, students’ families have expressed concerns on a recent survey regarding the overuse of technology in the classroom and how this may extend to home life and affect students’ well-being. As the technology coach, you have been tasked to develop a short lesson teachers will be required to administer in their classroom to foster a culture of respectful online interactions and a healthy balance when using technology.