Lesson 6: Being a Great Digital Citizen
A 'citizen' is someone who is part of a community and follows its rules to help everyone get along. A digital citizen is the same idea — but for the online world. You can make the internet a better place!
Key Concepts
What Is Digital Citizenship?
Digital citizenship means using technology responsibly, ethically, and safely. It's about how you treat others, how you protect your own information, and how you contribute positively to the online community.
Copyright & Giving Credit
When someone creates something — a picture, a song, a video — it belongs to them. Using someone else's work without permission is called copyright infringement. Always give credit when you share or use someone's creation.
Your Digital Footprint
Everything you do online leaves a trace — your 'digital footprint.' Comments, posts, photos — they can stay online for years. Before you post anything, think: would I be okay with my teacher, my parents, and my future self seeing this?
Five Rules of Digital Citizenship
1. Be Kind 2. Keep private info private 3. Think before you post 4. Give credit for others' work 5. Ask a trusted adult when unsure
🆕 Activity: Digital Citizenship Pledge
Complete the digital citizen pledge! Click each rule to learn more and earn your badge.
✅ Check Your Understanding
1. What is a digital footprint?
2. Using someone's photo or song without permission is called:
3. Which of these is part of being a good digital citizen?