Digital Citizenship and Netiquette: Mastering the

BasicsMiss Lyle E. Fernandez, MA

High School Faculty, Miriam CollegeTOF 3 – October 31, 2013

GOAL

Serving as role models to learners in terms of observing netiquette in the digital community.

OBJECTIVES

• Develop an understanding of the concepts of

a. Digital Citizenshipb. Essential Elements of Digital

Citizenship c. Netiquette• Compare and contrast face-to-face versus

online discussions.

(adapted from Kraft. J, 2009)

Let’s check this out…

A conversation between a digital native and immigrant. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED5RBkNuQeY

Digital Native vs. Digital Immigrant

• born after the introduction of digital technology.

• use online services like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter on various digital technologies, such as smart phones or a tablet device.

• have blended their online life with their offline life.

• born before the introduction of digital technology.

• the popular technology for them was radio, TV, newspapers and books.

• are adapting to the digital technology introduced during their life time.

• created the digital technology used by Digital Natives.

Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?Sullivan,B. (2011)

Students Today:• Are comfortable

using technology in their everyday lives.

• Do not always use it appropriately.

• Need to learn the tools to become responsible citizens in a digital society.

Digital Citizenship Velazquez, P. (2010)

Teachers Today:

• Cannot assume students know how to use technology responsibly just because they know how to use it.

• Should provide active direction to students.

Schools Today:

• Should help students understand that digital technology makes them citizens of the world.

• Should develop a school-wide digital citizenship program.

Digital Citizenship in the 21st Century

The #1 Goal for Digital Citizenship is to teach teachers, students and parents what are the basics of technology issues today (and help for tomorrow).

Digital Citizenship Velazquez, P. (2010)

• is one who exhibits intelligent technology behavior and makes good choices when using technology.

• the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.

Digital Citizenship: Using Technology AppropriatelyRibble, M. (2011)

Nine Elements

of Digital Citizensh

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Digital Citizenship in Schools, 2007

Digital Accessfull electronic participation in society.

To become productive citizens, we need to be committed to make sure that no one is denied digital access.

Issues and Concerns:• Do all students have access

throughout the day to technology? • Do all students have access to

technology at home or in the community?

• Do we open computer labs after school or access in libraries?

1. Digital Access - full electronic participation in society.

Digital Communication   electronic exchange of information.

Now everyone has the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with anyone from anywhere and anytime.

• Texting has become the preferred method of communication, how does this change interpersonal communication?

• How do we teach communication methods in a digital society?

Issues and Concerns:

2. Digital Communication - electronic exchange of information

Digital Literacy   process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.

Digital Citizenship involves educating people in a new way. 21st century learners need a high degree of information literacy skills.

• Technology infused learning is becoming common place.

• Instruction on appropriate use has to be taught as well as the technology itself.

• Teachers need to learn how to create lessons with technology that are engaging.

Issues and Concerns:

3. Digital Literacy - process of teaching and learning about technology

Digital Security (self-protection) electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

As responsible citizens, we must protect our information from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm.

• Students need to learn how to protect their data.

• Protecting personal security, identity theft, phishing, online stalking.

• Protecting school security: hackers, viruses

• Protecting community security: terrorist threats

Issues and Concerns:4. Digital Security (self-protection) electronic precautions to guarantee safety.

Digital Etiquette electronic standards of conduct or procedure.

It is not enough to create rules and policy, we must teach everyone to become responsible digital citizens in this new society with appropriate behavior.

• It is our job as educators to model proper digital etiquette so that students understand the subtle and not so subtle rules when using technology.

• Students need to realize how their use of technology affects others.

Issues and Concerns:

5. Digital Etiquette - electronic standards of conduct or procedure.

Digital Rights & Responsibilitiesthose freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world.

Basic digital rights must be addressed, discussed, and understood in the digital world.  With these rights also come responsibilities as well.

• Students need to be given a clear understanding of the behavior that is required from them. Examples: * Acceptable use policies, terms of use. *Using online material ethically, citing

sources and requesting permission. * Reporting cyber bullies, threats and

other inappropriate use.

Issues and Concerns:

6. Digital Rights & Responsibilities - those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world

Digital Commerceelectronic buying and selling of goods.

Technology users need to learn about how to be effective consumers in a new digital economy. 

• Online purchasing has become an important factor in student’s lives.

• Students often buy online without understanding the consequences. - Scams, identity theft, viruses, spyware.

• Students should be taught how to protect privacy (credit card info, bank numbers, or personal data).

Issues and Concerns:

7. Digital Commerce - electronic buying and selling of goods.

Digital Lawelectronic responsibility for actions and deeds.

Digital law deals with the ethics of technology within a society. Unethical use manifests itself in form of theft and/or crime.

• Are students using technology the way that it was intended or are they infringing on the rights of others?

• Have we taught Copyright procedures in our schools?

• Students need to be given a clear understanding of the behavior that is required from them.

Issues and Concerns:

8. Digital Law - electronic responsibility for actions and deeds.

Digital Health & Wellnessphysical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.

Beyond the physical issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent . Users need to be taught that there are inherent dangers of technology.

• Consider the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use.

• Common health-related concerns: Examples: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome,

Eyestrain, poor posture, Internet addiction

Issues and Concerns:

9. Digital Health & Wellness - physical and psychological well-being in a digital world.

Where are YOU on the…

Netiquette

• refers to etiquette on the Internet.• Good netiquette involves respecting

others' privacy and not doing anything online that will annoy or frustrate other people.

• Three areas where good netiquette is highly stressed are e-mail, online chat and newsgroups.

The “Talk”Yo! Wuzzzzzzup? STRAIGHT? I hit u up cuz I wanna tell u what happnd in class 2day. GMBO IDK We had a new QT in class and he wuz totally TIGHT. He and I talked 4 like the whole period. NU will never believe what he said 2 me b4 he left, CYO A3? Maybe 2NYT? OMG P911 B4N BBL.

The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea

1. Remember the human.

2. Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.

The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea

3. Know where you are in cyberspace.

4. Respect other people's time and bandwidth.

The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea

5. Make yourself look good online.

6. Share expert knowledge.

The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea

7. Help keep flame wars under control.

8. Respect other people's privacy.

The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea

9. Don't abuse your power.

10. Be forgiving of other people's mistakes.

The Role of Teachers

• Conduct yourself in a civil manner in the online world, just like you would be expected to behave in the offline world.

• Behave responsibly and compassionately in all your online actions.

• Don't give out personal information online.

• Watch out for each other in your online community and networks.

Characteristics that make a digital citizen:

• Confident and capable of using Information Communication Technologies ( ICT ).

• Uses and develops critical thinking skills in cyberspace.

• Respects the concepts of privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world

• Contributes and actively promotes the values of digital citizenship.

Best Practices

Sample ICT Course outline with Comp. Lab. Guidelines

• Technological advances will continue to take place. ICT is here to stay.

• As educators, we have the responsibility to teach our students to be responsible digital citizens.

• Let us embrace technology and encourage our students to explore its various forms.

Digital Citizenship Sites

• http://www.edmodo.com/publisher/digitalcitizenship

• http://digitalcitizenship.net/Home_Page.html

• http://edudemic.com/?s=digital+citizenship

• http://www.scoop.it/t/digital-citizenship-in-schools

• http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/funstuff.html#games

References:• Digital Citizenship by Kraft, J. (2009)

http://www.slideshare.net/agapejen/digital-citizenship-presentation-1548391

• Building a Digital Citizenship Program Presented by The Digital Citizenship Task Force Shorecrest Preparatory School, August 12, 2008 http://www.slideshare.net/mrsyingling/digital-citizenship-overview

• Digital Citizenship by Priscila Velazquez (2010) www.digitalcitizenship.net

• A Simple Guide to All that Teachers Need to Know about Digital Citizenship http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/08/a-simple-guide-to-all-that-teachers.html

• Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant? by Brian Sullivan (2011)http://bigdesignevents.com/2011/08/are-you-a-digital-native-or-a-digital-immigrant/

• Digital Citizenship http://www.slideshare.net/mrsyingling/digital-citizenship-overview

• The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

• Digital Citizenship by Ribble, M. (2013) http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Home_Page.html