In today’s digital world, teaching students how to navigate the online space responsibly is more important than ever. Digital Citizenship Week offers educators a dedicated time to focus on empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a connected world. From online safety to responsible social media use, this week provides an opportunity to integrate key lessons on digital literacy, etiquette, and ethical behavior into your classroom.

eMediaVA staff has curated our favorite K-12 resources for Digital Citizenship Week to support your efforts. These resources, many of which can be used in just ten minutes or less, make it easy to incorporate vital lessons into your schedule without losing momentum in your teaching plans. Whether you’re addressing privacy concerns, promoting positive online behavior, or exploring media literacy, these resources can help engage students across grade levels.

Elementary Resources

• Digital Citizenship in Ten Minutes or Less
• Digital Citizenship Resources | Net Safe Utah
• City Island
• Ruff Ruffman: Humble Media Genius

Secondary Resources

• Digital Citizenship in Ten Minutes or Less
• Citizen Better | PBS Digital Studios
• #DigCit Resources from Above the Noise
• Be MediaWise: Lessons to Teach Media Literacy

Explore these collections and take the first step in preparing your students to be responsible digital citizens. Together, we can foster a generation that uses technology thoughtfully and safely.