Digital citizenship for today's kids

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!!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

So important with the emotional intelligence ties throughout the curriculum

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

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

I appreicate the standardized curriculum with current videos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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