The “Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge” is also a great way to familiarize students with digital literacy and citizenship. The grade based scavenger hunts include many interactive activities and videos that young students can relate to. The simulations also allow students to practice good citizenship.
However, Internet safety cannot just be taught at school. Teachers must involve and educate parents on the importance of monitoring and educating their children about good digital citizenship. Moreover, parents and teachers must communicate with each other to make sure that students are using the Internet responsibly at school and at home. It is important to remember that teachers serve as role models and it is important that we model and teach these behaviors to our students.
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