One thing I would emphasize to my students about being good digital citizens is that they shouldn't believe everything they read. Students should realize that there are ways to analyze and investigate information found online and should learn how to do so when researching. I think a good way to teach this concept would be to compare and contrast different viewpoints of a certain topic, all of which are displayed on a professional website. Students would then be able to piece together the idea that researching the validity of what they read online is necessary if the internet is used properly as a tool.
A second thing I would emphasize to my students is Digital Etiquette. I think that students tend to think that if something is online it doesn't matter if they uphold the same standards they would as if they were talking to someone in person. However, communication is mostly done in digital formats, and by the time our students are adults, it will probably be used even more. This is why it is so important for students to understand digital etiquette.
Third, I would emphasize Digital Security and Safety. It is great for students to be able to use technology and the internet as a tool for learning. I also think it is great for them to use it as a communication device with people they may not know personally. All of this can really help them learn in a way that teaches them skills they will need in life. However, as much as the benefits are recognized, we should also recognize the potential dangers and teach our children how to be cautious and avoid dangerous situations. In my opinion, it is just as necessary as teaching your children to stay away from strangers, or never open the door for someone you don't know. Since technology is such a vast tool, there are unfortunately dangers that children should be able to recognize. I believe it is part of our job as educators to make sure this is done.
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