Digital Best Practices

Digital Savy

3rd -5th Grade

Digital Best Practice

Welcome to Digital Savy, your go-to guide for fostering responsible and engaging digital habits in the classroom. Discover strategies and resources to ensure your students navigate the online world with confidence and integrity.

Super Digital Citizen.

Common Sense Media.

ISTE for Students 1.2

ISTE for Educators 2.3a, 2.3c

Student-Centered Instructional Strategies for Promoting Digital Health and Wellness

Strategy: Encourage students to keep journals where they reflect on their technology use, feelings, and any challenges they face. Use tools like Padlet for a digital journaling experience. Purpose: Promotes self-awareness and helps students identify positive and negative technology habits. ISTE for Students 1.2

Strategy: Facilitate class discussions about digital wellness and online behavior using Nearpod interactive lessons. Purpose: Encourages open dialogue and collaborative learning about digital health. ISTE for Students 1.2c

Technology Use Reflection Journals

Strategy: Use engaging digital citizenship games and activities, such as those from Digital Citizenship Curriculum by Common Sense. Purpose: Helps students understand the principles of responsible technology use through interactive lessons and quizzes. ISTE for Students 1.2

Interactive Digital Citizenship Activities

Digital Wellness Class Discussions

ISTE for Educators 2.3a, 2.3c

Digital Citizenship with Nearpod

Created by Common Sense Media

ISTE for Students 1.2

ISTE for Educators 2.3a, 2.3c

Consequences of Irresponsible Social Networking and Technology Use

Short-Term Consequences Long-Term Consequences

Long-Term Consequences

Short-Term Consequences

• Digital Footprint: Long-lasting records of online behavior that can affect future opportunities.
• Mental Health Issues: Increased risk of depression and anxiety from excessive screen time or negative online experiences.

• Exposure to Inappropriate Content: Immediate emotional distress and confusion.
• Cyberbullying: Can lead to fear and anxiety, affecting school performance and social interactions.

More Info

ISTE for Students 1.2b

ISTE for Students 1.2a

ISTE for Educators 2.3a, 2.3c

ISTE for Educators 2.3a, 2.3c

Importance of Addressing Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can lead to severe emotional and psychological harm, disrupting students' ability to learn and feel safe. It can also create a toxic virtual environment that affects overall school culture.

ISTE for Students 1.2b

Online Resources

ISTE for Educators 2.3a