Digital Citizenship, Part 2 of 2

Digital Citizenship is a two-semester course designed to focus on responsible and ethical technology use. Students will learn digital etiquette, computer components, and cyberbullying. They will also compare operating systems, troubleshoot common tech issues, and use digital communication and presentation tools to promote safe, legal, and ethical digital media use. Students also learn to create documents and images, and analyze data with spreadsheets. In addition, the course covers intellectual property laws and evaluating credible digital information. The course will also teach students how to build a positive online identity and understand the impact of digital media on individuals and society. Through focused mini lessons, students are introduced to durable skills such as communication, character, and mindfulness, and they apply these skills in real-world contexts through career-specific activities.