How Nebraska does Digital citizenship
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council recognize the Edvolve Digital Citizenship Framework (PK–12) as the shared foundation around which Nebraska educators can unite, using common language to define and understand digital citizenship as far more than online safety alone.
In a world where students are growing up within an ever-changing digital landscape, this framework supports schools in helping learners develop the skills, judgment, and agency they need as they navigate digital spaces from childhood into adulthood.
Digital citizenship encompasses the knowledge, skills, and habits students need to navigate an ever-changing digital world safely, with discernment and purpose. In Nebraska, our efforts center on four strands: Digital Safety, Media & Information Literacy, Digital Well-Being, and Social Responsibility. Together, the DigCit strands outline the full breadth of what it means to live and learn responsibly in digital spaces. This shared language gives educators the clarity needed to communicate, teach, and model best practices in meaningful and impactful ways.
Digital Safety
Students learn to protect themselves and others by understanding digital rules, managing personal data, and recognizing unsafe or misleading online behavior.
Media & Info Literacy
Students develop the skills to search effectively, evaluate information and media for credibility and bias, and create content responsibly.
Digital Well-Being
Students learn to balance their digital lives with their social, emotional, and physical health while navigating relationships and identity in online spaces.
Social Responsibility
Students explore how technology shapes communities and equity, using digital tools ethically and collaboratively to engage, advocate, and contribute to positive change.
*The Edvolve Framework by LeeAnn Lindsey is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Looking for a more robust understanding of the framework, access https://www.teachdigcit.com/framework
This section brings together high-quality digital citizenship resources that support the four strands of the framework and help educators, families, and schools quickly find what they need. Each category below highlights curated lessons, professional learning opportunities, and recommended partners organized by audience and purpose. Explore the cards to access materials that align with Nebraska’s shared vision for teaching and supporting digital citizenship across PK–12.
