digital citizenship

American  

[dij-i-tl sit-uh-zuhn-ship, -suhn-] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl ˈsɪt ə zənˌʃɪp, -sən- /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. the skills and knowledge to safely, effectively, and responsibly use the internet and other digital technology, as media literacy skills to evaluate the accuracy of information found online, anti-cyberbullying strategies, or online privacy practices.

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Etymology

Origin of digital citizenship

First recorded in 2005–10

Example Sentences

Los Angeles Unified emphasizes responsible use of AI with an annual “digital citizenship” unit.

From Los Angeles Times

Important to the district’s goals are long-standing lessons on “digital citizenship” at all grade levels.

From Los Angeles Times

While parents are definitely part of the equation, most of the the teens and experts interviewed by The Associated Press pointed to schools as the key place where all children can learn about “digital citizenship,” the umbrella term that includes news media literacy, cyberbullying, social media balance and now even artificial intelligence literacy.

From Seattle Times

While parents are definitely part of the equation, most of the the teens and experts interviewed by The Associated Press pointed to schools as the key place where all children can learn about “digital citizenship,” the umbrella term that includes news media literacy, cyberbullying, social media balance and now even artificial intelligence literacy.

From Seattle Times

District officials called attention to their efforts to provide “digital citizenship” lessons to students from elementary through high school.

From Los Angeles Times