Lessons in Digital Citizenship

In Grades K- 3, I will learn...

• the story of the Good Samaritan.

• the phrase "Love your neighbour as yourself";

• that I can be a good neighbour at school;

• what it means to be a good citizen;

• how Jesus was a good citizen;

• real world examples of model citizens;

• different forms of media.

In Grades 4-6, I will learn...

• the story of the Good Samaritan

• the phrase "Love your neighbour as yourself"

• that I can be a good neighbour at school;

• to reflect on and discuss what it means to be a Responsible "Citizen"

In Grades 7-9, I will...

• identify & define what it means to be a responsible citizen;

• identify Jesus' message in the parable of The Good Samaritan;

• identify the traits of a 'citizen' and  be able to identify how a citizen connects to others;

• reflect on ways people behave that make them vulnerable to attack.

In Grades 10-12, I will...

• learn the value and importance of respect, consideration, and responsibility for others,  and how to demonstrate them in my everyday life;

• learn that by helping others during times of need, I too can bring "good news" to the world.

In Grades K- 3, I will learn...

• about different ways to be a 'peacemaker' and a 'good neighbour';

• what it means to have access to technology;

• proper etiquette for the internet;

• to avoid advertising & pop- ups;

• how to keep myself safe and post photos safely;

• proper etiquette for the use of technology.

In Grades 4-6, I will learn...

• to reflect on and discuss what it means to be a "Digital Citizen";

• to use proper etiquette on the internet;

• to have a positive digital footprint;

• to create and keep passwords private.

In Grades 7-9, I will...

• reflect on the positive and negative long- term effects of posting photos of me and others;

• identify what it means to be a responsible citizen in an online world;

• recognize inappropriate online behaviour;

• identify the traits of a digital citizen and be able to identify how a digital citizen connects to community in an affirming, honourable way

In Grades 10-12, I will...

• learn what it means to be a Catholic digital citizen who engages online with awareness, making responsible decisions and using an informed moral conscience.

In Grades K- 3, I wil...

• understand that it is important to find balance in the time I play with devices and other ways;

• learn to make a positive digital footprint;

• look at online blogs and identify how they are positively affecting the world;

• learn how I need to be responsible in the digital community and how I can collaborate with others in my class and across the world.

In Grades 4-6, I will learn...

• to reflect on and realize all the positive benefits online communities can have;

• examples of online communities currently creating positive change in the greater world;

• how to participate in an online community creating positive change.

In Grades 7-9, I will...

• understand that our digital footprint becomes a permanent part of our reputation;

• identify ways to be purposefully positive in my online behaviour;

• demonstrate an understanding of how I can make a difference by being positive;

• understand how participating on the internet can promote the social good;

• make my classmates feel good about themselves.

In Grades 10-12, I will...

• learn how being a Catholic digital Citizen can help connect me to people within Canada, as well as to contribute toward social justice and the common good through online social mediums.

In Grades K- 3, I will learn...

• how to use my imagination as a learning tool;

• that technology is a tool that we use with our imagination and the gifts that God has given us;

• how to find websites that are "Just Right For Me" and to avoid unsafe and inappropriate ones;

• to think through diff icult situations;

• how to be a good neighbour in many times and places.

In Grades 4-6, I will learn...

• how I can keep myself and others safe and secure online;

• to question information I find online;

• the impact of being a bystander in the online world and how it can connect to my real life.

In Grades 7-9, I will...

• be able to explain the appropriate response to inappropriate content on the internet;

• know best practices that will keep me safe online;

• understand how to create a positive online reputation and be able to advise others how to do so as well;

• identify some ways to determine if a website is a good source;

• examine ways to evaluate online content.

In Grades 10-12, I will...

• learn how to model and practice Catholic digital citizenship and understand how important it is to treat others with dignity online because everyone is created in the image of God;

• learn what to do when I encounter online material about piracy, pornography, credit card use (fraud), online harassment, and prostitution.