This is a simple Video and Companion Guide help parents and educators understand why digital citizenship is the essential first step to media literacy in the 21st century. If you’ve watched the Cyberwise Guide to Media Literacy (www.cyberwise.org), then you already know that digital citizenship prepares students to use digital media safely, confidently and wisely. Fortunately there are loads of free, online resources to help you incorporate digital citizenship lessons into your classroom, after-school program or home. This Video and its Companion Guide will help get you started. Be CyberWise! Music: Kevin MacLeod