Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is a crucial concept in today’s interconnected world. It refers to the responsible and ethical use of digital technologies, online platforms, and social media. As part of promoting positive online behavior, Microsoft emphasizes digital citizenship through various initiatives and resources:

Microsoft Learn Module: Digital Citizenship:
- This module aims to prepare learners (including educators, students, and parents) for online success.
- Key Learning Objectives:
  - Define digital citizenship: Understand the concept and its importance.
  - Teach digital citizenship positively: Encourage responsible online behavior through a positive lens.
  - Integrate digital citizenship into lessons: Explore ways to incorporate digital citizenship skills into educational activities.
- The module covers topics such as being respectful, understanding privacy, and navigating the online world effectively ¹.
Digital Civility:
- Microsoft promotes digital civility, which involves treating others with empathy, compassion, and kindness online.
- The Digital Civility Challenge outlines principles for users to commit to, including acting respectfully and treating everyone with dignity and respect ².
Resources and Partnerships:
- Microsoft collaborates with organizations, individuals, and educators to foster a safer and more respectful online environment.
- They provide resources, training, and guidelines to promote digital citizenship and combat online negativity.