Digital Citizenship

By Bob Jarabeck
 What is Digital Citizenship?
• “Critical thinking and ethical choices about the
content and impact on oneself, others, and one’s
community of what one sees, says, and produces
with media, devices, and technologies.” – Anne Collier –
netfamilynews.org

• Digital Citizenship means that kids appreciate

their responsibility for their content as well as
their actions when using the Internet, cell
phones, and other digital media. – Common Sense Media

• My Definition: Digital Citizenship is learning,

understanding and practicing the ethical use
of technology on a daily basis with emphasis
on digital devices, privacy and security.
 Why Digital Citizenship?

• “It’s better to explain how to use technology properly rather

than to block it. Locked down, restricted situations can
inhibit learning. If teachers and administrators develop their
knowledge of what it really means to be an online learner
and take responsibility for what happens in their schools,
education is enhanced all around.”
- Julie Lindsay, E-Learning Coordinator,
Beijing (BISS) International School

• There is a need to make sure the youth of today are

aware of the responsibilities and possible pitfalls of
current technology in society while preparing them for
what is coming in the future.
The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
 Digital Commerce
• Digital Commerce is the
electronic buying and
selling of goods.
• Buying on the Internet has
become commonplace.
• Need to be aware of
possible dangers.
• Goal: To be proficient
consumers capable of
making wise decisions.
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 Digital Access
• Digital Access is having full
electronic participation in
society.
• Everyone has a right to
access technology.
• All members of society
must be included to
maximize user growth.
• Goal: Create productive
digital citizens by making a
commitment to equal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCIB_vXUptY
digital access for all.
 Digital Literacy
• Digital Literacy is the
process of teaching and
learning about technology
and the use of technology.
• Proper technologies need
to be taught so students
are prepared for the
demands of future
employers.
• Goal: Educate to prepare
for today’s demands while
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preparing for the future.
 Digital Etiquette
• Digital Etiquette is the
electronic standards of
conduct or procedure.
• Should not be neglected
simply because individuals do
not see the need to address
their digital etiquette.
• Goal: Focus efforts on
becoming responsible digital
citizens instead of neglecting
our digital communication
habits. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moCf6R-Jegk&
 Digital Law
• Digital Law is the electronic
responsibility for actions
and deeds.
• Stress the need to strive to
stay ethical and stand our
laws.
• Stealing or causing damage
to someone else’s property
is a crime
• Goal: Make every effort to
promote ethical manners
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and behavior.
 Digital Rights & Responsibilities
• Digital Rights &
Responsibilities are those
freedoms extended to
everyone in a digital word.
• Everyone has a basic set of
rights that include the right
to privacy and free speech.
• Work to keep uses of digital
technology appropriate.
• Goal: Balance privacy and
free speech with
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaDz-6-l8WU
responsibility.
 Digital Health & Wellness
• Digital Health & Wellness
involve physical and
psychological well-being in
a digital technology world.
• Be aware of possible
dangers of technology.
• Goal: Be informed on
health concerns and be
prepared on how to
prevent them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POWGcyDPxwA
 Digital Security
• Digital Security involves
electronic precautions to
guarantee safety.
• Must actively protect with
digital security including
anti-virus software, data
back-up, and disaster
recovery methods.
• Goal: Protect digital
information and do not
become vulnerable to
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harm.
 Digital Communication
• Digital Communication is
the electronic exchange of
information.
• The ways in which
communication occurs has
evolved.
• Not everyone has been
taught how to handle all the
new options.
• Goal: Strive to make wise
decisions and not abuse the
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benefits of communication.
 Conclusion
• Digital Citizenship is learning, understanding
and practicing the ethical use of technology
on a daily basis with emphasis on digital
devices, privacy and security.
• There is a need to make sure the youth of
today are aware of the responsibilities and
possible pitfalls of current technology in
society while preparing them for what is
coming in the future.
• What it means to be a Digital Citizen will
constantly evolve based on the current
requirements of technology and society.
Questions & Comments
 Sources
Content & Research
• The Technology Liberation Front
– http://techliberation.com/2010/02/09/digital-c
itizenship-media-literacy-child-safety/
• Digital Citizenship Project Goes Global
as Students Learn Responsible Online
Behavior
– http://download.microsoft.com/download/D/4
/9/D4903897-583C-4300-84D9-6C5BB7B1222A
/TwC_Julie_210410_final.pdf
• Digital Citizenship Means Responsible Use
– http://learntech.ties.k12.mn.us/Digital_Citizen
ship.html
• The Journal
– http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/05/11/tea
ching-parents-digital-citizenship-at-katy-isd.asp
x • http://www.sxc.hu/
• Digital Citizenship
– http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
• Common Sense Media
– http://www.commonsensemedia.org/digital-ci
Videos & Graphics
• YouTube
– Digital Citizenship: Rights & Responsibilities
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaDz-6-l8WU
– Digital Security Expert Video: CrunchGear, John Biggs
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LPZn_5L6mM
– Digital Health and Wellness
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POWGcyDPxwA
– Digital Etiquette: The Silent Killer
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moCf6R-Jegk&
– Digital Communication
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2q2OYpQ1_A&
– Digital Literacy Project
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UybwRalNfpI&
– What is the "digital divide?"
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCIB_vXUptY
– Digital Commerce
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSWiWFyl0QM&
– Digital Law
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0Qn5leRITg&
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