Digital citizenship for today's kids

I contniue to have positive input / feedback from students, parents and staff about the impact of DFi at our school

The lessons have played a huge role in keeping our school as drug free as possible. I had 4 students report drug cases in 1 week which seems to be attributed to their knowledge and awareness gained from the substance curriculum

So important with the emotional intelligence ties throughout the curriculum

I feel that the substance abuse lesson is a good way for us to provide factual information to students regardless of where they are on the use scale. For students who don’t use, it’s a way to solidify their decision to abstain from it. For those students who do use, it’s a way for them to have honest facts so that they can be safe and smart going forward.

I use the resources for parents almost daily. It has been extremely helpful / useful.

A parent told me she was going to stop using the phone when her kids were home. She said her kids were losing time with her because of her addiction. She said her kids fight less and there is more peace in the home since she put her phone and computer away at home.

Following the lessons, Kids were more aware of the possibility of their future been affected as a result of digital residue they were creating now. Their attitudes and awareness have changed.

The most benefit I’ve seen has been for parents in our school district. I’m also working with our superintendent on implementing this programming district wide for the 20/21 school year.

What I like most is the consistency of the information across the courses, and the notes and outlines to teach the classes as they are supposed to be taught.

It is all at your fingertips (statistics/videos/etc.), well done all around

This is extremely relevant information for what today’s youth and parents are facing

I have had several students say that they are happier online and feel more in control after realizing how the apps work and how they are designed be addictive and keep them engaged.

Following a DFi class, a student reported a sex offender attempt to contact them on line resulting in an arrest

We teach some substance abuse curriculum, but primarily focus on socio-emotional curriculums. This program really helps us focus upstream, working with students well before identified problems occur.

We have recorded lower vaping, sexting and bullying issues as a result of this program in our school.

I had an 8th grade student who reported to her parents that she was being abused by her high school boyfriend. She told her parents that she sat in my class and became aware that she was being victimized and what was occurring- She was able to get help in time… Knowledge is power!!!

Several students compliment me every time I teach this program. When is the last time that happened to you?

I appreicate the standardized curriculum with current videos.

Students have shared experiences they learned in class. One particular student actually had an online predator attempt to lure her. Because of the lessons, she realized what was happening and got help.