Framework for Learning

Citizenship in a digital environment means

ensuring safe environments by protecting personal information, avoiding online risks, and promoting a culture where digital spaces are safe and secure for all (safety and security)
evaluating digital (including AI-generated) content, discussions, and online systems thoughtfully by questioning sources, recognizing biases, analyzing the complex interactions of digital culture, and making informed decisions that support constructive and ethical digital engagement (navigating digital sources)
understanding individual freedoms in a digital community while recognizing the responsibility to contribute positively by advocating for online inclusivity, respecting digital copyrights, fostering respectful discourse, and ensuring that online interactions benefit the collective well-being of the digital society (ethical and responsible use)
using digital platforms and participation to explore diverse perspectives, reflect on complex issues, and connect respectfully with others to inform action and contribute to one’s community and global well-being (community engagement)

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners identify conditions and situations in digital spaces where caution and safety considerations must be exercised. They identify trusted individuals who can assist with judging security and provide support to make safe decisions. They explore thinking critically about information and communication while using technology safely, responsibly, and ethically.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners practise safety and demonstrate respectful behaviours in digital spaces with guidance, as needed. They co-construct rules and protocols to assist in decision-making regarding the impacts of sharing content or personal information in digital spaces. They practise thinking critically about information and communication while using technology safely, responsibly, and ethically.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners manage personal data to maintain digital privacy and security. They respect the privacy of others and understand how data-collection technology is used. They identify secure sites and understand terms and conditions and privacy policies. They apply critical thinking about information and communication, as citizens of the global community, while using technology safely, responsibly, and ethically.

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners explore the benefits and challenges around online presence, information, and interactions. They learn to think carefully about what they see and hear online and understand that not everything is true or useful.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners actively seek out different viewpoints using a variety of digital sources and begin to compare and contrast sources critically. They learn to think carefully about what they see and hear online and recognize misinformation and disinformation. They begin to understand that all media is created with context, perspective, bias, and/or motive.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners participate in thoughtful, open-minded, and critical discussions about the benefits and challenges of digital technologies, online communities, and human interactions. They are aware of misinformation and disinformation, and use advanced skills to verify sources and validate the accuracy of information. They evaluate information and sources to determine context, perspective, bias, and/or motive.

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners understand the rights and wrongs of digital spaces. They recognize the importance of being a responsible digital citizen, and the reasons for making kind and fair choices online.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners understand their rights and responsibilities and identify conditions for ethical practices when interacting in digital spaces.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners recognize and act upon the rights and responsibilities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world. They understand freedoms and responsibilities online.

EMERGING Digital Learner
Learners identify how digital tools connect individuals to bigger communities. They recognize that people have different viewpoints and experiences that are often shared online.
EXPANDING Digital Learner
Learners use online tools to explore ideas, understand different perspectives, and work together with others. They thoughtfully participate in digital campaigns or collaborative projects that aim to solve problems or raise awareness.
EXTENDING Digital Learner
Learners demonstrates a deep understanding of global and local perspectives, and model digital citizenship/leadership to address real-world issues and inspire community action.

Education and Early Childhood Learning