Name
C.12 Empowering Educators: Integrating Digital Citizenship into Health and Physical Education
Date & Time
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 2:10 PM - 3:10 PM
Description

In today's digitally connected world, fostering responsible online behavior is essential. This professional development workshop is designed to equip Health and Physical Education (HPE) teachers with the tools and knowledge to seamlessly integrate digital citizenship into their teaching practices, aligning with the Victorian Curriculum F–10. 

Participants will explore how digital citizenship concepts intersect with HPE outcomes, such as promoting respectful relationships, understanding the impact of online interactions on well-being, and encouraging ethical decision-making in digital spaces. The workshop will provide free, curriculum-aligned resources, including lesson plans and activities, to support educators in delivering engaging and meaningful content. 

By attending this workshop, teachers will enhance their capacity to guide students in becoming informed, responsible, and active digital citizens, contributing positively to both their online and offline communities. 

Learning Objective
Understand the integration of digital citizenship within the HPE curriculum.

Access and utilise free, curriculum-aligned digital citizenship resources.

Develop strategies to teach students about respectful and ethical online behavior.

Foster students' ability to critically evaluate digital content and its impact on health and wellbeing.
Curriculum Level
F - 10
Presentation Type
Interactive Workshop (classroom)