Importance of Digital Citizenship in Schools Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying. According to a research, 90% of teens who have seen social-media bullying say they have ignored it. 84% have seen others tell cyber bullies to stop. Cyberbullying, User’s privacy, Safety, and other digital dilemmas are a real challenges for Schools as students are becoming more vulnerable to Cyber Threats. It is high time when every stakeholder of society works towards educating students to become a responsible Digital Citizen.

Technology can bring great opportunities for students to learn about these critical issues and can collaborate with fellow students from around the globe to understand the issues from global perspective. Teachers can also connect with students and create the educational material to engage actively with them.

About 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online. More than 4 out 10 say it has happened more than once. With vision and action towards building a safer ecosystem for students to encourage safe and responsible use of technology and internet, schools can build a positive culture which is sensitive towards safety of students.

As a parent or a teacher, you can install Digital Citizenship Curriculum related apps for students which will educate them about different cyber platforms and correct way to use them.

Digital Citizenship Curriculum is a fun and easy-to-use app built on a framework of learn through informative chapters, assess through quizzes and improve score and earn badges.Lessons include critical concepts about Cyber Platforms and Safety, Cyber Attacks, which well equips them to understand Dos and Don’ts on Internet. It also makes them less vulnerable to cyber attacks. The curriculum is built around CCSS (Common Core State Standards®).The app features Quiz section divided into 7 levels, wherein each level allows mastery of the concept. The app intends to develop cognitive skills by providing challenging workspace through its variety of features.App rewards good learners by awarding badges and stars to represent proficiency.“Digital Citizenship Curriculum app is a great way to make students a good digital citizen.” says Manish Panjwani, CEO of ToNewDigital.

App content is designed for Grades 6-8 students. ToNewDigital plans to add content for grades K-5 in upcoming releases. In future version of app, ToNewDigital will also allow user to present their achievements to teachers by printing their quiz results.

Download the free Android App from Google PlayStore: Digital Citizenship Curriculum – Android Apps on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tonewdigital.digitalcitizenship&hl=en)

Learn about ToNewDigital at: http://tonewdigital.com/

Factual data taken from https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-cyber-bullying