Learning Module 7

Global Citizenship
v e r s u s

Digital Citizenship
Course Packet 1
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course packet 01, learners should be able to:

Recognize the five tenets of global digital

1 citizenship and the nine elements of digital
citizenship;

Compare and contrast one’s role as a citizen of a

2
community and that of a digital world.
 Introduction
Today, the world changes at a rapid pace that is embedded with the use of
technology. Young people’s social, psychological, and civic development
increasingly occurs via their interactions online. It is therefore critical
that just as schools and parents focus on teaching their kids how to be
good citizens in a community, there should be added effort to teach
students the rules of digital citizenship also called digital ethics.

Teaching digital citizenship is a golden opportunity for the education

system to bridge its self-imposed divide between education and
technology. It is also a must to converse with students about the impact
of the digital landscape on important concepts like free speech, critical
thinking, open-mindedness, and responsibility.
 Introduction
The Department of Education (DepEd) integrates digital literacy into the
fundamental of the basic education curriculum. This implies that K-12 students
will now be learning about digital citizenship and online responsibility.

According to Sec. Leonor Magtolis Briones, “We are in a connected world where
anyone can easily have access to the internet. While we believe that the
internet is fundamental to achieve inclusive and equitable quality education,
we are also aware that it exposes our youth to many potential risks that may
harm them”. By integrating Digital Citizenship and Responsibility into the 12
curricula, this module is further developed for inclusion within the values
formation subject. This way, all students nationwide will benefit from the
teachings on digital citizenship and find out about the responsibilities that
include being online.
 DIGITAL
CITIZEN

A digital citizen is a person who has the knowledge and skills to

effectively use digital technologies to communicate with others,
participate in society and create and consume digital content.
 GLOBAL
CITIZEN

A global citizen is a person who is aware of the wider world and has a sense
of their own role as a world citizen, respects and values diversity, and
participates in and contributes to the entire world. They see the world as a
community in which all people live and prosper together.
 GLOBAL DIGITAL
CITIZEN

Global Digital Citizen refers to someone who is responsible, ethical

citizen leveraging technology to foster community on a global scale
through connection and compassion
Global Citizenship
Digital Citizenship
When we mix these two together, it’s the perfect recipe for the Global
Digital Citizen. It understands that we can govern technology for the
benefit of both ourselves and others.

It is a city that views the world as an interconnected community.

Additionally, they realize we simultaneously share technological and
human experiences regardless of culture, status, or political/religious
beliefs (Watanabe-Crockett, 2017).
 Five Tenets of
Global Digital Citizenship
 Personal
responsibility
Personal responsibility is about shifting
the responsibility for learning to the
students and developing a sense of
accountability for lifelong learning. It
includes demonstrating how one governs
oneself in matters of finance, ethical and
moral boundaries, personal health and
fitness, and all relationships.
 Global
Citizenship
We are all global citizens. It involves
recognizing and respecting how 21st-
century technology and digital media have
eliminated boundaries between citizens of
the world by enabling communication,
collaboration, dialogue, and debate across
all levels of society.
Digital
Citizenship
This means engaging in appropriate and
exemplary behavior in an online
environment. The essence of Digital
Citizenship is about a shifting of
accountability for appropriate behavior to
our students, which fosters independence
and personal responsibility.
Altruistic
Service
This aspect focuses on a healthy concern
for the well-being of the people with whom
we share our world. It includes embracing
the opportunity to exercise charity and
goodwill for the benefit of others. This
creates relevance and meaningful
connections to the real world for our
students.
 Environmental
Stewardship
This is a demonstration of common-sense
values and an appreciation for the beauty
and majesty that surround us every day. It
encourages us to explore how to make use
of Earth’s resources – taking responsibility
and action on the personal, local, regional,
national, and international levels.
 DIGITAL
CITIZENSHIP

Digital Citizenship, not to be confused with digital literacy, is

defined by the International Society for Technology in Education
(ISTE) as - “Students understand human, cultural and societal issues
related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.”
 Elements of
Digital Citizenship
The ISTE outlines nine elements of digital citizenship to help students
navigate online resources. Mike Ribble (ISTE Contributor) defines these
elements by three categories: Respect, Educate, and Protect.
 Elements of Digital DIGITAL ACCESS
Citizenship
Advocating for equal digital
rights and access is where
digital citizenship starts.

01 RESPECT
Respect yourself and others
 Elements of Digital DIGITAL ETIQUETTE
Citizenship
Rules and policies aren’t
enough — we need to teach
everyone about appropriate
conduct online.

01 RESPECT
Respect yourself and others
 Elements of Digital DIGITAL LAW
Citizenship
It’s critical that users
understand how to properly
use and share each other's
digital property.

01 RESPECT
Respect yourself and others
 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Elements of Digital
Citizenship With so many communication
options available, students
need to learn how to choose
the right tools according to
their audience and message.

02 EDUCATE
Educate yourself and connect with others
 DIGITAL LITERACY
Elements of Digital
Citizenship This involves more than being
able to use tools. Digital
literacy is about how to find,
evaluate and cite digital
materials.

02 EDUCATE
Educate yourself and connect with others
 DIGITAL COMMERCE
Elements of Digital
Citizenship As students make more
purchases online, they must
understand how to be
effective consumers in a
digital economy.

02 EDUCATE
Educate yourself and connect with others
 DIGITAL RIGHTS AND
Elements of Digital RESPONSIBILITIES
Citizenship
Students must understand
their basic digital rights to
privacy, and freedom of
speech.

03 PROTECT
Educate yourself and others
 DIGITAL SAFETY
Elements of Digital AND SECURITY
Citizenship
Digital citizens need to know
how to safeguard their
information by controlling
privacy settings.

03 PROTECT
Educate yourself and others
 DIGITAL HEALTH
Elements of Digital AND WELLNESS
Citizenship
One important aspect of living in a
digital world is knowing when to unplug.
Students need to make informed
decisions about how to prioritize their
time and activities online and off.

03 PROTECT
Educate yourself and others