Digital Citizenship Curriculum and AI Literacy

Getting Started

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OUSD students receive annual instruction in digital citizenship, internet safety, responsible technology use, and the ethical use of digital tools.

 

Annual Instruction Requirements

Teachers must complete the following with students by October 31:

1. Teach the grade-appropriate OUSD Acceptable Use Policy lesson.
2. Teach three grade-level Digital Citizenship lessons.
3. Teach one grade-level AI Literacy lesson.
4. Complete the required Accountability Log.
5. Submit the completed Accountability Log to the school administration.

Select the appropriate grade-band tab to access the required lessons and supporting resources.

 

What Is Digital Citizenship?

Digital citizenship is the safe, responsible, ethical, and effective use of technology. It helps students understand how their choices and actions affect themselves and others when using devices, digital platforms, social media, and online information.

 

Digital citizenship instruction includes:

• Appropriate online behavior

• Social networking

• Cyberbullying prevention

• Internet safety and privacy

• Information and media literacy

• Copyright and plagiarism

• Responsible file sharing

• Artificial intelligence literacy

• Ethical and responsible technology use

 

State & Federal Requirements

California and federal requirements establish expectations for student internet-safety education and the responsible and ethical use of technology. OUSD provides annual digital citizenship instruction to meet these requirements and support responsible technology use.

 

OUSD digital citizenship instruction is designed to address requirements related to:

• Social networking

• Appropriate online behavior

• Cyberbullying

• Information literacy

• Copyright and plagiarism

• Peer-to-peer network file sharing

Teachers must document completion of the required instruction using the OUSD Accountability Log.

California Assembly Bill 307 established expectations that students and educators receive guidance concerning the appropriate and ethical use of information technology, Internet safety, plagiarism, copyright, lawful downloading, and the consequences of illegal peer-to-peer file sharing.

The federal Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, enacted through S. 1492 as Public Law 110-385, amended the Children’s Internet Protection Act requirements associated with E-rate. Schools receiving applicable E-rate support must maintain an Internet safety policy and educate minors about appropriate online behavior, including interactions on social-networking websites and in chat rooms, as well as cyberbullying awareness and response.

To support district compliance and responsible technology use, students receive age-appropriate digital citizenship and Internet safety instruction. Schools should maintain documentation showing that the required instruction was completed.

 

OUSD Acceptable Use Policy

The OUSD Acceptable Use Policy, or AUP, explains how students and employees may use district devices, networks, internet access, accounts, and digital resources for educational purposes.

 

The policy establishes expectations for:

• Responsible use of district technology

• Appropriate online conduct

• Account and password security

• Student privacy and safety

• Care of district devices

• Compliance with district rules and applicable laws

The official Acceptable Use Policy is included in the annual OUSD Parent/Pupil Handbook. Parents and guardians acknowledge the handbook as part of the district’s annual registration and emergency-card process.

 

Policy Reference

A reference copy of the Acceptable Use Policy may be provided for instructional use. This reference document does not replace the official policy contained in the current OUSD Parent/Pupil Handbook.

Because a new handbook is released each August, the page number of the Acceptable Use Policy may change. Always refer families and staff to the current handbook for the official policy.

View the Current OUSD Parent/Pupil Handbook

 

Need Assistance?

For help with the digital citizenship requirements, lessons, or Accountability Log, contact Educational Technology at extension 4410.

Kindergarten - Second Grade

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Students must complete the assigned Acceptable Use Policy lesson and three grade-level digital citizenship lessons by October 31.

These lessons support district compliance with federal Internet-safety requirements and provide age-appropriate instruction in responsible online behavior, online communication, privacy, cyberbullying awareness and response, information literacy, copyright, plagiarism, and the ethical use of technology.

After completing the required instruction, the teacher must record completion using the district accountability process to be turned into their administrator.

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Third - Fifth Grade

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Students must complete the assigned Acceptable Use Policy lesson and three grade-level digital citizenship lessons by October 31.

These lessons support district compliance with federal Internet-safety requirements and provide age-appropriate instruction in responsible online behavior, online communication, privacy, cyberbullying awareness and response, information literacy, copyright, plagiarism, and the ethical use of technology.

After completing the required instruction, the teacher must record completion using the district accountability process to be turned into their administrator.

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Sixth - Eighth Grade

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Students must complete the assigned Acceptable Use Policy lesson and three grade-level digital citizenship lessons by October 31.

These lessons support district compliance with federal Internet-safety requirements and provide age-appropriate instruction in responsible online behavior, online communication, privacy, cyberbullying awareness and response, information literacy, copyright, plagiarism, and the ethical use of technology.

After completing the required instruction, the teacher must record completion using the district accountability process to be turned into their administrator.

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Ninth - Twelfth Grade

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Students must complete the assigned Acceptable Use Policy lesson and three grade-level digital citizenship lessons by October 31.

These lessons support district compliance with federal Internet-safety requirements and provide age-appropriate instruction in responsible online behavior, online communication, privacy, cyberbullying awareness and response, information literacy, copyright, plagiarism, and the ethical use of technology.

After completing the required instruction, the teacher must record completion using the district accountability process to be turned into their administrator.

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Resources

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	The linked website will take you to information and resources on AI and its educational use with Orange USD. OrangeUSD AI Website
	All Digital Citizenship lessons are also available on Nearpod as interactive lessons in the following district library -  https://bit.ly/DCLousdnearpod OrangeUSD currently has licenses available for OrangeUSD Employees. To enhance your usage of the system any employee can complete the Nearpod Certified Educator Program and complete this form. How to find the Common Sense Digital Citizenship lesson once you have logged into Nearpod: VIDEO