Teaching digital well-being doesn’t mean providing students with a list of “don’ts.” It’s about the do’s – modeling and practicing skills that help young people become thoughtful, empathetic digital citizens who know how to use technology to learn and solve problems in their digital and physical communities. The digital citizenship competencies, developed by the ISTE-led DigCit Coalition in conjunction with coalition partners, shift the conversation from don’ts to do’s:
- Balanced: Students participate in a healthy variety of online activities and know how to prioritize their time between virtual and physical activities.
- Informed: Students evaluate the accuracy, perspective and validity of digital media, and have developed critical skills for curating information from digital sources.
- Inclusive: Students are open to hearing and recognizing multiple viewpoints, and engaging with others online with respect and empathy.
- Engaged: Students use technology and digital channels to solve problems and be a force for good in their families and communities.
- Alert: Students are aware of their digital actions and know how to be safe and create safe spaces for others online.
