We support and safeguard students as they develop online safety skills and learn to be good digital citizens in an environment that is safe, but that gradually broadens their experience. Schools, in collaboration with students and parents, establish guidelines for appropriate use of the internet through their school's digital citizenship plan and the appropriate filter level for the school. Digital citizenship is part of creating and maintaining a welcoming, caring, respectful and safe environment for everyone in the school community.
Our schools use digital and online tools to help students develop a deep understanding of both the benefits and the responsibilities of working in a truly connected and collaborative way. Active and productive members of the global community must learn to practice what it means to be good digital citizens.
Digital citizenship in our schools is
about having the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible and respectful behaviour when using technology or participating in digital environments.
We are committed to preparing
our students to thrive in the 21st century. Digital citizenship
is key to helping CBE students
learn to use available technology responsibly to
enable them to reach their full potential as learners.
Digital Citizenship Plan
Each CBE school is required to have a digital citizenship plan that is updated annually. The plans address how a school will work to build a community where we live and work together as digital citizens. Schools use the CBE Digital Citizenship Competencies as a guide to create goals for their digital citizenship plans.
Competencies
Respectful
While Online:
- I am respectful and inclusive in my words and actions
- I am open to multiple viewpoints and perspectives
- I am empathetic towards others
Informed
- I validate the accuracy of digital information and resources
- I understand the consequences of spreading misinformation
Involved
- I leverage digital tools to learn, express my creativity and collaborate with others
- I use digital tools to identify problems and take action to find solutions
- I enact positive change in my community through digital tools
Balanced
- I balance time online and offline to promote positive mental, emotional and physical well-being
- I understand appropriate times and situations to use technology
Safe
- I know how to be safe online and create safe spaces for others in online communities
- I know how to protect my personal information online
Responsible
- I understand and adhere to copyright and creative commons licensing
- I understand that anything I access, produce and post contributes to my digital presence
- I understand how to make responsible decisions in the digital economy
You can find your child’s Digital Citizenship Plan on the school website by navigating to Culture & Environment > Code of Conduct > Digital Citizenship
Web Filtering
Web filtering (content filtering) is a system that provides safe access to internet content. Inappropriate or unsafe content may be blocked: some content is blocked for all users, and other content may be suitable for older students but not for younger ones. Each school principal works with their school community to determine the best web filtering level for their school. Content filtering also helps to protect against computer viruses, malware, adware, and other information security risks.
Student access to known social media platforms on school networks and school devices is blocked for all grade levels.
You can contact your principal for more information if you have questions about the filtering policy in place for your child’s school.
