Digital Citizenship
A Digital Citizen is someone who engages safely, ethically, and responsibly in the digital world. This includes using technology, the Internet, and digital devices while adhering to guidelines, rules, and behaviors that promote positive and constructive online interactions. Digital citizens are aware of their online presence, rights, and responsibilities, and they strive to contribute positively to online communities while being mindful of issues such as online privacy, cyberbullying, misinformation, and digital etiquette.
 Poway Unified School District has been recognized as a Common Sense School District, highlighting our dedication to instilling safe and responsible technology practices in students. This milestone follows the successful implementation of Common Sense Digital Citizenship lessons across PUSD schools.
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Our students will inherit a world that is exponentially more digital than the one in which we live today. To prepare our students, we must ensure they develop skills that include the ability to collaborate with others, think critically, communicate effectively, and adapt to a changing world landscape. Poway Unified School District is committed to providing teaching and learning experiences that evolve along with the most current tools, resources, and skill sets. We want to ensure all of our students can reach their full potential.
- Students and staff will engage in the Common Sense Digital Citizenship curriculum with ongoing expectations for responsible and safe online behavior.
- School administration will partner with District leadership for site-level implementation.
- PUSD will pursue Districtwide Digital Citizenship Recognition through School and Educator Recognition pathways.
Use these tech planners to help your children think through important questions about tech use:
What will I do? How much time will I spend? Am I making thoughtful choices?
 Age 2-8 Tech Planner
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Age 9-12 Tech Planner
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Age 13+ Tech Planner
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in Digital Life Family Conversations
Technology impacts children's social and emotional well-being, from how they express themselves to how they communicate with friends and family. With the right support, children can learn how to integrate technology into their lives to promote their well-being and be a positive influence in their communities. Utilize these family conversation starters to help your family talk meaningfully about their digital lives.
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K–2 Packet:
3–5 Packet: 6–8 Packet: 9–12 Packet: |
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence leverages computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind. While AI has the potential to provide enormous benefits, it is important to build AI literacy through Digital Citizenship for safe, ethical, and responsible AI use.
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Talking to Kids About Artificial Intelligence
The resources in the Family AI Playbook and below are offered in partnership with Common Sense Media to help our students explore AI safely, ethically, and responsibly.
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Consider watching this video together with your child to help build common understandings of terms and questions your child may have. After watching the video, try a conversation starter or activity below.
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 Simple and effective ways to start the conversation about safe, ethical, and responsible AI exploration.
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 Fun and interactive ways to deepen your students' understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible of AI exploration.
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Articles
Learn what is being discussed about generative AI tools' impact on students, both in terms of potential benefits and challenges.
Helping Kids Navigate the World of Artificial Intelligence
Ways to explore the latest tech with children and guide them to use new tools responsibly. |
Videos
5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Generative AI These tips can help your family explore and learn together to interact with AI safely.  Explore what AI is and the considerations for privacy, fairness, and responsibility. Videos in English and Spanish.
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Digital Citizen Canvas Course
Access the Digital Citizenship Initiative Canvas Course, including access to Common Sense Media lessons, TLC information, recognition pathways, design thinking challenges, and more. |
AI Resources
Within the Digital Citizenship Initiative Canvas Course, find resources on AI Literacy, Data Privacy, setting expectations, guiding safe, ethical, and responsible use choices, and more. |
Teachers have the opportunity to participate in TLCs:
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Technology and Innovation Social Media
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 Technology & Innovation
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