What is Digital Literacy and Citizenship?
Digital literacies are the skills and knowledge we need to use digital tools and access online information. Digital Citizenship involves values and behaviours that guide appropriate, responsible and safe use of technology.
Much like other health and wellness topics, it is important that students receive consistent messaging about technology use starting at an early age. By reinforcing concepts of device balance, digital kindness, information literacy, and online safety, we hope to set our students up to be responsible digital citizens throughout their lives.
Digital Literacy and Citizenship Week: Privacy & Security
The theme for next week is online privacy and security. As your child learns about the importance of protecting their personal information and data online, we invite you to join in these conversations at home.
Here are some resources that you may find helpful:
- Cyber Security for Kids – Get Cyber Safe from the Government of Canada
- Cyber Security Family Rules -Get Cyber Safe from the Government of Canada
- Teaching Kids to Protect Their Data and Privacy – Common Sense Media
- What to do if Your Kid’s Device or Account has Been Hacked – Common Sense Media
Additional family resources are found on our website: Parents-Caregivers – Burnaby Schools
If you have questions about our Digital Literacy and Citizenship program, please contact your school administrator.
