Digital Citizen Day
October 23, 2024
What is Digital Citizen Day?
Digital Citizen Day is an annual event encouraging everyone to engage positively and responsibly in our digital world.
Use #DigitalCitizenDay on October 23, 2024 to help spread the word!
What is a digital citizen?
If you’re online, you’re a digital citizen!
Being a responsible digital citizen is about navigating and interacting in online spaces respectfully, safely and with compassion.
What are some ways we can be responsible digital citizens?
- Remembering there's a real person behind the screen
- Reaching out to help if you see someone being cyberbullied
- Pushing back against hate and prejudice online and reporting it
- Using digital tools to be an active citizen in your community
- Being mindful of your digital media use
- Checking reputable sources before sharing information
- Respecting our own privacy and other people’s privacy online
How can I take part?
Spread the word on social media using #DigitalCitizenDay. Share how you spread positivity online and tag us @MediaSmarts in your posts!
Are you an educator or community organizer? Plan Digital Citizen Day activities for your organization or classroom using the resources in the Teachers’ Hub.
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Resources
Here are four tip sheets and videos about the different aspects of digital citizenship:
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