DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP:
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS

As a culture, we believe that citizenship comes with certain rights and responsibilities. The right to drive on our roads comes with the responsibility to pass a driver’s test and then continue to drive safely and courteously, and there are penalties for those who don’t meet that responsibility. But there is a more trust-based form of citizenship as well, and it isn’t so clear-cut. What does it mean to be a good citizen in our society? What expectations do we have of ourselves and of each other? It is our responsibility to help our youth see themselves as good citizens, and to understand what that means in terms of the choices they make. Specifically, we need to help them see social media as an extension of their physical community, where their decisions have a real impact on themselves and others. This Renaissance Kit contains resources for students, parents and educators that promote positive digital citizenship in your school community.

Digital Citizenship Resources Thumb Drive (1)
This drive contains a variety of videos and documents to share with classes or the entire school. Included are:

• Three episodes from The Harbor by Jostens. Each of these videos contains valuable insights for students about social media and digital citizenship.
• Critical thinking discussion questions for each of the three Harbor episodes.
• Electronic copy of the Educator Guide.
• Electronic copy of the Parent Brochure.
• Electronic copies of the four memes.
• Two worksheets that supplement the classroom activities in the Educator Guide.

Click on the worksheet name to download the PDF:
Evaluating Sites & Content
Making a Difference

Digital Citizenship Educator Guide (20)
From our partners at Search Institute, this guide provides insights from research, tips for teachers, classroom activities, discussion-starter questions and online resources to take some of the mystery out of social media. Click here to download the PDF.

Digital Citizenship Posters (4)
Hang these in the computer lab or hallways as fun yet meaningful reminders for students to be positive digital citizens.

"Drive Now, Text Later" Window Decals (50)
We've all done it — read or responded to a text while driving. But the result can be tragic, particularly for less experienced drivers. These fun decals are a reminder that safe arrival is more important than a quick response to a text. Additional decals are available in bags of 50 through the Renaissance Store at JostensRenaissance.com/store.

Pause Before You Post Pins (50)
These pins are a simple reminder for students to pause and consider the consequences before posting online. Additional pins are available in bags of 50 through the Renaissance Store at www.JostensRenaissance.com/store.

"How to Support Your Teen in a Digital World" Parent Brochure (50)
The Search Institute offers tips and suggestions to help parents feel more comfortable with their teens' online activities and helps them see the benefits as well as the dangers of social media. Available in packs of 50 through the Renaissance Store at JostensRenaissance.com/store, or click here to download the PDF.

Memes: Digital Citizenship (4)
Use on your email blasts, Facebook, your district/school website or other social media sites to share these reminders with your entire school and community. Download JPEG files from the thumb drive or click on the links below:

Digital Detox
Be a Hero Online
Paws Before You Post
Keep Them In Suspense

NEED MORE? For additional items from the kit, contact your Jostens rep or email: renaissance@jostens.com.

One-Minute Message for Administrators
Students today spend a significant amount of time online on social media sites and elsewhere. The digital world opens up lots of opportunities and risks, many of which can impact school climate and culture. This kit was developed to help you encourage positive online behavior at your school and features research insights for educators, tips for parents and three Harbor videos for the classroom. Hosted by renowned youth speaker Mike Smith, each video takes on a different aspect of online behavior with a uniquely relevant voice that is proven to connect with students.