Digital citizenship and cyber safety for parents

Birdville ISD Digital Citizenship has four main themes:  Cyberbullying, Internet Safety, Intellectual Property (Copyright), and Digital Footprint.  See below the image to learn more.
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What IS Digital Citizenship?

Cyberbullying

Preventing Cyberbullying video and information
What is Cyberbullling and tips for Parents

Internet Safety

Tips for Parents:
  • Keep the computer in a high-traffic area of your home.
  • Establish limits for which online sites children may visit and for how long.
  • Remember that Internet technology can be mobile, so make sure to monitor cell phones, gaming devices, and laptops.
  • Surf the Internet with your children and let them show you what they like to do online.
  • Know who is connecting with your children online and set rules for social networking, instant messaging, emailing, online gaming, and using webcams.
  • Continually dialogue with your children about online safety.
​Tweens/Teens Adept at Hiding Internet​ Activities
Internet Safety Tips
​​5 Myths and T​ruths about Kids Online Safety
Cyberwise: Top Ten Digital Citizenship Resources
Social Networking Sites (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc) Parent Tips

Intellectual property

digital footprint

Digital Footprint information and a video
More Parent Resources