Digital Citizenship is having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible and respectful behaviour when using technology or participating in digital environments. A digital citizen models these competencies: Respectful, Informed, Involved, Balanced, Safe, and Responsible. 

When using electronic devices, students at our school demonstrate Responsible Use of Electronic Information Resources. (Administrative Regulation No. 1062) Students who demonstrate responsible digital citizenship:

Digital Self

• understand the long term impact of my online actions to both my personal and professional reputation. 
• can identify instances of bullying and cyberbullying, both on and offline, and can share strategies with others for dealing with issues that may arise. 
• actively stay up to date on new digital developments and use this knowledge to continue developing and managing my digital presence.

Digital Interactions

• communicate with integrity, clarity and thought in digital environments. 
• have multiple strategies for responding to inappropriate online behaviour and content. 
• understand the long term impact of my online actions to others’ personal and professional reputations. 
• contribute to a positive and collaborative digital community through sharing, engaging, and supporting.

Digital Learning

• actively expand my knowledge and use of technology tools for learning. 
• understand how I have integrated technology into all aspects of my daily life. 
• share my knowledge and use of technology tools for learning with others in support of their growth and understanding.

Digital Rights and Responsibilities

• can identify and understand the evolving challenges and issues around digital content use and ownership. 
• can responsibly interact with various data storage options. 
• can use copyright and creative commons appropriately in various situations:
  - applied to the works of others 
  - applied to my own works 

Digital Safety and Security

• know that anything you access, produce and post builds your digital presence that lasts forever.

Digital Commerce

• understand how to participate in value-creating e-commerce opportunities, both profitable and charitable. 
• can identify the short and long-term risks, consequences, and benefits of online commerce in a digital economy.

1 Adapted From Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship. Retrieved September 15, 2014