Digital Literacy and Online Safety for Students

In today's connected world, knowing how to navigate technology safely and critically is essential for academic and personal success. This comprehensive text course helps middle and high school students build practical digital habits, protect their personal privacy, and interact responsibly online. Learners will develop the skills needed to evaluate online content, secure their accounts, and understand their digital presence. What you'll learn: - Understand core digital concepts, internet terminology, and modern online privacy tools. - Apply essential cyber hygiene habits to secure accounts and defend against phishing or scams. - Evaluate online information critically to detect bias, misinformation, and unreliable sources. - Manage your digital footprint responsibly across web platforms and social media. - Recognize safe practices when interacting with modern web applications and AI tools. The course begins with foundational definitions of digital ecosystems, internet basics, and online safety protocols before progressing to real-world information literacy and digital ethics scenarios. Designed specifically for middle and high school students, this text-based guide requires no prior technical knowledge. Start developing essential digital skills for a safe and confident online journey today.