Each October we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week, an annual campaign to promote a healthy, balanced and positive approach to media and technology use among young people.
In Worcester Public Schools, grades K-5 students will be exploring what it means to be safe, responsible, and respectful online through their technology enrichment classes. Each day, students will dive into topics like digital well-being, media literacy, and online safety.
Families - we encourage you to check out the amazing resources available in the charts below to continue the conversation at home!
Digital Citizenship Week Activities & Resources for Grades K-2:
Day | Topic | Lesson | Question of the Day | Go Deeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | What is a Digital Citizen? | How can we be safe, responsible and respectful online? | More song lessons! | |
Tuesday | Digital Well-Being | Why is it important to listen to our feelings when using technology? | Lessons: Digital Well-Being Collection For Families: Conversation Starter | |
Wednesday | Our School Community | How can I deal with device distractions and keep my focus? | Lessons: Device Onboarding Collection For Families: Conversation Starter | |
Thursday | Media Literacy | How can I know if something I hear or see online is true? | Lessons: Meet the (rest of) Digital Citizens! For Families: Family Tips | |
Friday | Staying Safe Online | How can I go places safely online? | Lessons: Quick Digital Citizenship Activities For Families: Family Tech Planner (Spanish) |
Digital Citizenship Week Activities & Resources for Grades 3-5:
Day | Topic | Lesson | Question of the Day | Go Deeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Monday | What is a Digital Citizen? | How can we be safe, responsible, and respectful online? | Lessons: Quick Digital Citizenship Activities For Families: Conversation Starter | |
Tuesday | Digital Well-Being | What makes a healthy media choice? (Hint: It's more than just screen time!) | Lessons: Digital Well-Being Collection For Families: Family Activity | |
Wednesday | Our School Community | What are our classroom norms for devices? | Lessons: Device Onboarding Collection For Families: Family Tech Planners | |
Thursday | Media Literacy | Why do people alter digital images or videos? | Lessons: News & Media Literacy Collection For Families: Family Activity | |
Friday | Cyberbullying & Upstanders | How can we be kind online? | For Families: Conversation Starter |