Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
Congratulations to the Top Schools in the Digital Citizenship Challenge!
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Mandatory Digital Citizenship Lessons
Digital Citizenship instruction is an integral part of the beginning-of-the-year routines and procedures, and important to revisit throughout the year. Below you will find a video for instructions and links to get started with lessons.
The Instructional Technology Initiative (ITI) is the office responsible for digital citizenship District-wide.
MaCES Cultivates Digital Agents
ITI provides policy, professional learning, and school-site supports to ensure coherent digital citizenship efforts District-wide. Programs are grounded in research and founded on curriculum and practices developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Common Sense Education (CSE).
Teaching digital citizenship has never been more important. Prepare students to stay safe, solve problems, and become a force for good.
Learn more at digcitcommit.org
POLICY SUPPORT
ITI staff is ready to support policy review, revisions, and development to ensure the integration of digital citizenship concepts and content. Example policies that have been revised or created include:
- BUL-999.11: Responsible Use Policy
- BUL-6399.1: Social Media Policy for Students
- BUL-5688.1: Social Media Policy for Employees and Associated
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
In providing system-level supports, ITI staff develops and delivers professional learning opportunities to help school instructional leadership teams effectively embed digital citizenship into their school culture and practices.
Curriculum and resources leveraged include:
- School/Educator Digital Citizenship Certification
- Common Sense Education Curriculum
- International Society for Technology in Education Standards
SCHOOL-SITE SUPPORT
To demonstrate digital citizenship in practice, ITI partners with Common Sense Education to annually celebrate Digital Citizenship Week through a signature event at a L.A. Unified school to raise awareness District-wide.
ITI has designed and developed Digital Citizenship Week programming for high school, middle school, and elementary school.
Foster a culture of responsible and ethical digital citizenship that embraces technology's potential, prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and engagement, and empowers students to develop strong social-emotional skills for positive contributions to both digital and physical communities.
The practice of cultivating a positive, authentic digital footprint that can be leveraged for college and career success.