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Digital Citizenship

All Cabarrus County School students will actively participate in eight (8) comprehensive online lessons that teach students and staff how to be smart and stay safe in the digital world.

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Lesson 1

 

Overview of Digital Citizenship

For younger students, the importance of being safe, responsible, and respectful. For older students, the importance of honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility, and courage.

Lesson 2

 

Cyberbullying

What it is, how to recognize it, how to respond when you see it, and what to do if you are ever the target of a cyberbully.

Lesson 3

 

Digital Footprint/Digital Reputation

How to actively manage your digital reputation instead of letting it manage you.

Lesson 4

 

Digital World Basics (Lower/Upper Elementary Only)

The importance of strong passwords and protecting yourself against online strangers.

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Social Media (JRHS/HS/Staff Only)

Practicing good social media habits and role modeling responsible online behavior.

Lesson 5

 

Media Literacy

How to access, analyze and evaluate information along with cautions for the new world of AI.

Lesson 6

 

Privacy & Cyber Awareness

Protecting your personal information and keeping your accounts secure.

Lesson 7

 

Age Appropriateness (Lower/Upper Elementary Only)

The reason for age restrictions and COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

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Tech Laws (JRHS/HS/Staff Only)

Covers areas such as plagiarism, online impersonation, online threats, and inappropriate picture sharing.

Lesson 8

 

Review

A recap of all the key points covered across the lessons.

 

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