Digital Citizenship
Students at Birmingham Falls participate in digital citizenship instruction as a part of our ongoing commitment to helping students become digital citizens who think critically, participate responsibly, and behave ethically in their online lives. We partner with Common Sense Education and provide instructional activities that help students harness the potential of digital media while connecting online in a safe, responsible, and respectful way. Digital citizenship equips students with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and resources to help them succeed as lifelong learners and navigate a technology-driven future. We believe in engaging families in the important challenges and choices students face in the digital world.
Parent Digital Citizenship Presentation
We know that with all the advantages the Internet can bring to your family’s life, there can also be pitfalls.
To help you talk with your children about Internet Safety and how to be a good Digital Citizen, the following Parent Resources are available on the Common Sense Media Website:
Family Resources: Young Kids and Screens Toolkit
Facilitate meaningful conversations with parents and caregivers with these six workshops, available in English and Spanish. Share strategies to help young kids develop essential life skills, both with and without the use of screens.
Digital Citizenship Videos: (Parents, review first before sharing with children)
Cyberbullying is something most families hope they never have to deal with. But if your kids are texting, sharing photos, and posting comments, it's important to talk to them about how to deal with online harassment. Learn 5 ways to stop cyberbullies.
6 Things Parents May Not Know About Instagram
Teens love Instagram for lots of reasons, but most importantly, that's where their friends are. But do parents know all the facts about the popular app? Here are six things parents may not know about Instagram.
6 Ways Your Kids Can Protect Their Online Identities
Worried about how to keep your kids safe on the internet? Discover six ways your kids can protect their online identities.
4 Safe and Smart Online Search Tips for Kids
When doing homework or looking for fun stuff, it's easy for kids to stumble on iffy content. Discover four ways to help your kid search safely online.
5 Tips for Dealing with Haters and Trolls
Haters and trolls are people who go online, often anonymously, and write mean comments, sometimes with the goal of getting a response. Chances are if your kids are online, they'll encounter both. Discover five ways to deal with haters and trolls.
5 Ways to Deal with Hate Speech Online
Hate speech is all over the internet. Cruelty against a religion, ethnicity, sexual identity, or race has reached a fever pitch and often finds its way into kids' lives. Here are some tips to help parents and kids deal with hate speech online.
4 Ways to Help Teens Avoid Digital Harassment
Digital harassment happens when teens use texts, instant messages, emails, and social media posts to keep tabs on or threaten someone else. It usually involves two people in a close relationship. Here are four ways to help teens avoid digital harassment.
4 Signs That Your Kid Might Be Cyberbullying
You can do everything right -- supervise, discuss online responsibility, introduce media that's age-appropriate -- and your kid still might be tempted to bully others online or in person. Here are four things to watch out for if you think your kid might be cyberbullying.
ICYMI: 6 Confusing Social Media Terms Explained
In case you missed it, here's a cheat sheet for six popular, and sometimes confusing, social media terms.
Get Cybersmart with Phineas and Ferb
The cartoon brothers teach kids how to stay safe and private online.
Digital Citizenship Resources for Family Engagement
Information On Setting The Parental Controls For Cable TV And Internet Providers: