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  Digital Citizenship Course Reflection The Digital Citizenship course stands as a cornerstone in Educational Technology, offering vital insights into online safety, cyberbullying prevention, and digital literacy. Educators can enhance their understanding of ethical technology use, covering aspects like copyright considerations and fostering responsible digital content creation. Personally, the course has honed my abilities in teaching critical thinking, media literacy, and positive social media use. As a kindergarten teacher, I can directly apply these learnings by integrating digital citizenship into my classroom. I aim to create a conducive environment for my young learners through open discussions, clear expectations, and modeling positive online behavior. Leveraging age-appropriate resources and interactive tools, such as those available in Nearpod, I can teach online safety and critical thinking skills effectively. Here is a student-friendly video used in Nearpod's digital le...