What IS digital citizenship and literacy and why should I care?

Digital citizenship and literacy encompasses the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Manage one's digital (online) reputation
• Maintain personal privacy and safety
• Identify and use valid information in appropriate ways
• Navigate websites and browsers safely and skillfully
• Operate digital consoles and platforms (like PCs, smartphones, Windows)
• Complete basic tasks involving
• communication
• data management
• word processing
• photo editing

Development of these skills is critical to becoming a 21st Century learner, which are identified outcomes like skills in "presenting, sharing and communicating" leading to higher advancement in 21st century careers as well as forms of higher education. You will want your child on board this train!