8 CPDs, Estimated to take 6 hours to complete
Digital Citizenship in Montessori Education is designed to help Montessori educators integrate Digital Citizenship principles into their teaching practices. Participants will define Digital Citizenship and its essential components within the context of Montessori education. The course covers strategies for promoting digital equity, inclusion, and addressing inherent biases in digital systems. Educators will receive a toolbox of resources and strategies to draw upon for selecting DC lessons suitable to their classroom environments and class community. This class will provide examples of and model concrete classroom activities, ground rules, and educators' stances that cultivate an atmosphere in which Digital Citizenship skills – such as online safety, critical thinking, and responsible digital footprint management – can grow and thrive in students of any age, even if no technology is used in your classroom. The modules provide guidance on implementing these concepts in the classroom, modeling appropriate behaviors, and centering students in navigating and understanding their relationships with digital technology. Participants will also reflect on their growth as Digital Citizenship educators. By completing this course, Montessori teachers will be better prepared to begin supporting students in navigating the digital world responsibly and ethically.
The class will take approximately 6 hours to complete with no homework assignments. Each of the 6 class lessons/modules of this dynamic multimedia course includes a short introduction, content for the participant to review (including videos, podcasts, readings, resources, etc.), a game or activity related to the content, and a required discussion post. Each lesson/module is estimated to take approximately one hour to complete. You will have 180 days (approx. six months) from the date of purchase to complete the class and download the certificate that grants 8 hours of professional development. For the best user experience, we recommend using a desktop/laptop but content can also be accessed on mobile devices. Certificates will only be awarded for full completion of the class.
Learner Outcomes
- Define Digital Citizenship and its essential components in the context of Montessori education.
Recognize the importance of digital equity and inclusion, understanding how to address the inherent bias of digital systems.- Develop strategies to cultivate Digital Citizenship, online safety, critical thinking, and responsible digital footprint management among students.
- Receive a toolbox of dynamic resources and methods for implementing Digital Citizenship curriculum in your Montessori environment and staying informed on the latest developments in the digital sphere that may impact your student’s lives.
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Welcome & Introduction [10 minutes]
Welcome to Digital Citizenship in Montessori Education [5 minutes]
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Open to view video. | Closed captions available | 5 minutes
Watch this short welcome video for a brief introduction to the this self-guided class.
Introduction Discussion [5 minutes]
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This discussion offers an opportunity to introduce yourself, share where you are from, and what brings you to this class. Click "Participate in the Discussion" to begin. The prompt will be provided at the top of the discussion space.
Lesson 1: What is Digital Citizenship? [1 hour]
Lesson 1: What is Digital Citizenship [45 minutes]
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
This lesson will offer an overview of Digital Citizenship.
Lesson 1 Discussion [15 minutes]
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The Lesson 1 Discussion invites you to reflect on what you've learned about Digital Citizenship. Click "Participate in the Discussion" to begin. The prompt will be provided at the top of the discussion space.
Lesson 2: Montessori-inspired Digital Citizenship [1 hour]
Lesson 2: Montessori-inspired Digital Citizenship [45 minutes]
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
This lesson will help you understand Digital Citizenship in the context of Montessori education.
Lesson 2 Discussion [15 minutes]
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The Lesson 2 Discussion invites you to consider how Digital Citizenship relates to the 5 Core Components of Montessori Education. Click "Participate in the Discussion" to begin. The prompt will be provided at the top of the discussion space.
Lesson 3: How Can Digital Citizenship Support Teaching with Equity and Social Justice? [1 hour]
Lesson 3: How Can Digital Citizenship Support Teaching with a Lens of Equity and Justice [45 minutes]
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
The lesson addresses how integrating Digital Citizenship works in the Montessori classroom to align with our fundamental commitment to social justice, and anti-bias anti-racist teaching.
Lesson 3 Discussion [15 minutes]
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The Lesson 3 Discussion invites you to reflect on the results of your implicit bias test and what you learned from the equity audit tool introduced in this lesson. Click "Participate in the Discussion" to begin. The prompt will be provided at the top of the discussion space.
Lesson 4: Peace Education and Digital Citizenship [1 hour]
Lesson 4: Peace Education and Digital Citizenship [45 minutes]
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
This lesson will explore how Montessori education for peace aligns with Digital Citizenship. This lesson also offers strategies for cultivating Digital Citizenship, online safety, and responsible digital footprint management among students in the context of Montessori curriculum.
Lesson 4 Discussion [15 minutes]
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The Lesson 4 Discussion will ask you to think critically about how the ideas and principles of Digital Citizenship might be incorporated when establishing norms and expectations. Click "Participate in the Discussion" to begin. The prompt will be provided at the top of the discussion space.
Lesson 5: Centering Student Voices in Digital Citizenship [1 hour]
Lesson 5: Centering Student Voices in Digital Citizenship [45 minutes]
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
The lesson addresses the importance of age-based inclusion in the conversations and decisions around Digital Citizenship and related matters (e.g., tech policies) at your school and in your classroom.
Lesson 5 Discussion [15 minutes]
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The Lesson 5 Discussion will invite you to consider how you can center student voices in conversations about Digital Citizenship. Click "Participate in the Discussion" to begin. The prompt will be provided at the top of the discussion space.
Lesson 6: Incorporating Digital Citizenship Into My Teaching [1 hour]
Lesson 6: Incorporating Digital Citizenship Into My Teaching [45 minutes]
Begin self-paced component package.
Begin self-paced component package.
In this final lesson, we will address how to integrate Digital Citizenship lessons into the Montessori curriculum.
Lesson 6 Discussion [15 minutes]
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The Lesson 6 Discussion will invite you to share connections you identified and ways you can map Digital Citizenship principles to your curriculum.
Closing Comments [1 minute]
Open to view video. | Closed captions available | 1 minute
Open to view video. | Closed captions available | 1 minute
This short video will offer some final thoughts related to Digital Citizenship for Montessorians.
Survey & Certificate [5 minutes]
Digital Citizenship in Montessori Education Survey [5 minutes]
5 Questions
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Certificate of Professional Development
8.00 CPD credits | Certificate available
8.00 CPD credits | Certificate available
A certificate for 8 professional development hours will release within 30 minutes of completion of all components of the class.
Additional Resources
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
This downloadable pdf offers resources from each lesson of this self-guided class. We hope you’ll explore these resources and continue learning about Digital Citizenship.
Integrating Digital Citizenship Into Your Work
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
This curricular connections extension activity was introduced and linked in Lesson 6 of the class. It is also available to download here if you would prefer to have a paper copy.
Digital Citizenship Mapping Spreadsheet
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource.
This mapping framework/spreadsheet was introduced and linked in Lesson 6 of the class. It is also available to download here.
Dana Anderson
Dana Anderson, MS, is a seasoned educator, journalist, and kids' digital content specialist. Her 12-year tenure with the nonprofit Common Sense Media as well as extensive work with tech companies on children's and adolescents' experiences with tech highlight her skills in high quality content assessment and creation. As Montessori teacher, Dana has experience working with and creating Montessori environments especially for neurodiverse students and students with special learning needs. Dana has taught at the Pre-K to High School levels and currently teaches Middle and High School students. Dana serves on the tech workgroup of the AMS Innovation Fellowship Think Tank, and she is deeply committed to making education more responsive to and inclusive of kids and teens’ voices, particularly in the realm of Digital Citizenship.
Samantha Gleisten
Samantha Gleisten has been teaching in a Montessori classroom for over 16 years. She has extensive experience in curriculum development, professional learning, and digital/STEAM integration across diverse learning environments and specializes in bringing cutting-edge digital literacy, AI literacy, maker education, and design thinking methodologies into the Montessori environment. Sam holds Elem I and II credentials and is the Innovation and Technology Coordinator for Rogers Park Montessori School. She is most proud to be the mom of three wonderful Montessori kids.
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