Empowering Digital Citizens: A Classroom Initiative for Responsible Online Engagement

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Citizenship Initiative Partners: Verizon, Norton, FOSI, #HalfTheStory, Discovery Education.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Join us for an interactive and practical edWeb podcast designed to equip educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to teach digital citizenship in today’s classrooms. As technology becomes increasingly embedded in education, students must learn to navigate the digital world with integrity, safety, and critical awareness.This session introduces the Digital Citizenship Initiative, a free curriculum empowering students to make better, safer, and healthier decisions online. Together, we explore its core components and provide actionable guidance and teacher strategies for integrating these principles into everyday teaching. By the end of this edWeb podcast, listeners are able to:Understand the core principles of digital citizenship and why they matter in today’s classroomsConfidently integrate digital citizenship lessons into existing curricula across grade levelsUse vetted tools and resources to engage students in meaningful digital learningFacilitate constructive conversations around online safety, cyberbullying, and misinformationAssess student understanding and promote reflective digital behaviorThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.Digital Citizenship Initiative PartnersHelping students develop core competencies to build and navigate a more respectful online worldDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.