Technology Creates Digital Citizens
This Grade 3 history skill from California myWorld Interactive explains the concept of digital citizenship—being kind, safe, and respectful online—and how technology connects people globally, covered in Chapter 5: Citizenship and Civic Engagement. Students learn how computers and the internet expand our communities and how good digital citizens use technology responsibly.
Key Concepts
New technology like computers and the internet connects people all over the world. This means a person’s community can include people from many different places.
Being a good citizen now includes how people act online. This is called digital citizenship . It means being kind, safe, and respectful on the internet. Good digital citizens do not share mean messages or hurt others online.
Common Questions
What is digital citizenship?
Digital citizenship means being kind, safe, and respectful on the internet. Good digital citizens do not share mean messages or hurt others online, and they use technology responsibly to learn, share ideas, and help their communities.
How does technology connect people as community members?
Technology like computers and the internet connects people all over the world, expanding a person's community to include people from many different places. This allows people to learn about communities and work with others to solve problems.
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen?
A good digital citizen acts online the same way they would in person—with kindness, safety, and respect. They avoid sharing mean messages, protect their personal information, and use technology to learn and help others.
What chapter covers digital citizenship in California myWorld Interactive Grade 3?
Technology creating digital citizens is covered in Chapter 5: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in California myWorld Interactive, Grade 3.
How can young people use technology to be good citizens?
Young people can use technology to learn about their communities, share ideas with others, and help solve community problems. Using the internet responsibly and kindly are key parts of being a good digital citizen.