What is digital citizenship?
I can explain what digital citizenship and digital democracy mean.
- Year 9
What is digital citizenship?
I can explain what digital citizenship and digital democracy mean.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Digital citizenship means using technology safely, ethically and with respect for rights and responsibilities.
- Being an active digital citizen means engaging with public issues to make a positive difference.
- Digital democracy is using online tools to support key democratic functions like voting and participation.
- Digital technologies are making democracy more accessible, but challenges like security and access remain.
Keywords
Citizen / citizenship - a person who belongs to a country and has certain rights as they either live in the country, or were born in the country; it is also a legal status given to people
Democracy - a system of government in which citizens vote in regular, fair elections for representatives who then make laws and decisions on their behalf
Social media - websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or participate in social networking
Common misconception
Digital citizenship just means knowing how to use technology.
Digital citizenship includes understanding how to behave responsibly online, respect others, protect your privacy, think critically about information, and participate in digital spaces in ethical and constructive ways.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term to the correct definition.
Q2.Who can vote in a UK general election?
Q3.In a democracy, people have the right to for their leaders.
Q4.Which of the following are not part of Parliament?
Q5.Which one of these statements is true about the monarchy in the UK?
Q6.Voting in elections is both a right and a for UK citizens.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each term to its correct definition.
