Digital Citizenship

Hi Class, I hope everyone is doing well. I know this year has been quite different from all the others but I do know that when you place your faith in God and continue to be optimistic, you will make it to the other end. I believe in you. Let’s work together in accomplishing your goals. 

In this lesson, we will look at Digital Citizenship and how you can become a responsible and safe digital citizen. 

This unit is intended for you to examine the many concepts of digital citizenship and it’s purpose for technology integration. We will examine ISTE Standard that will focus on dealing with digital citizenship and plan various activities that will foster our understanding and develop it into effective citizens 

What is Digital Citizenship?

Now, it is important to understand that when you are using a technological device, you are already a digital citizen. We use technology to set alarms on our phones, to check the time, to listen to songs on YouTube or other music focused platforms, to video chat with friends and family, to play games virtually with others, to create photos, edit videos, create PowerPoint presentations and much more. Technology is facilitated by the internet, and the World Wide Web. When we are exposed to the internet, there are almost to no boundaries. There are limitless information and all sorts of content that are available to any age group. It does not mean it is appropriate for all age groups. There is a need for guidelines and principles that will help users and ensure they interact in respectful ways that will benefit everyone they encounter within the digital universe in which we are all part of. 

As Digital users, we should take pride in our country despite being  a national or not. We are expected to uphold the customs, morals, values and traditions of our country. We ought to take responsibility for the well being, safety and advancements of our peers and fellow citizen and digital citizens. We must be considerate to all. 

Here are 5 Citizenship in the Digital Age. 

As good citizens and digital citizens, we:

1. Advocate for equal human and digital rights for all. - there are 5 million students that do not have access to technology as most of us do. 

2. Work to make the world a better place and make advances for social causes by using technology

3. Projects positive self-image and understand that the digital world is here to stay

4. Communicate clearly, respectfully and with empathy in person and via digital channels. 

5. Protect ourselves and others from harm and be mindful of emotional, physical and mental health while engaging with digital tools. 

Dr. Josephson created six Character Count program which are:(For activities, given the 6 pillars, identify how you can be a character of these 6 pillars and prepare a PowerPoint )

1. Trustworthiness 

2. Respect

3. Responsibility

4. Fairness

5. Caring

6. Citizenship 

This is significantly important as it represents you as a digital character. These are concerned with the nature of students and your advancements with technology. 

Let’s be Savy!

Here are 3 of Ribble (2015) elements of digital framework

• Digital Etiquette- Students should be considerate of others when using devices. Electronic standards of procedures or conduct must be considered when using digital devices 

• Digital Fluency- Students are aware of how to efficiently use technology to positively enhance their tasks/activities 

• Digital Health and Welfare- Students must ensure they are taking care of their psychological and physical well-being in a digital world 

There are three “Be Savy “ activities below for your participation. 

 Let’s learn how to be Savy!

Activity #1: Digital Etiquette- “Our Words Vs. Our Intent”

Note: Students, it is important to discuss certain things as a classroom community before  starting the lessons to ensure that there is as much comfort as possible when talking  about race and racism. Talking about race and racism will never feel comfortable for  all people and that, in some places, everyone may not be completely safe. The goal is  to create a classroom community of respect and support. 

Instruction: Using the technology “Flipsnack”, create a brochure or newsletter on diversity and why it is important in your classroom. 

This link will take you to the Flipsnack page: https://www.flipsnack.com/

Here is an example of a brochure that was created on Flipsnack: https://www.flipsnack.com/kadane/visual-literacy.html

Activity #2: Digital Fluency

Instruction: In groups of three, use either one of the tools “Flipsnack, PowerPoint, VoiceThread, or Canva” to create a poster for diversity in the classroom.

Your content should have: What is Diversity?, Outline how you feel when someone discriminates you, How to avoid discriminating others?

This link will take you to Canva: https://www.canva.com/

This link will take you to the Flipsnack : https://www.flipsnack.com/

This link will take you to VoiceThread: https://voicethread.com/

Activity #3: Digital Health and Welfare

Prepare a PowerPoint or a learning resource of your choice. identify  5 ways in which technology can be negative on your wellbeing and provide methods in improving these negative aspects. For example: Eye strain. Method to improve can be blue light glasses when using devices. Be sure to include  images for demonstration. Be creative, be spontaneous, be savy! 

Rubric 

Activity #1: Digital Etiquette

Activity #2: Digital Fluency

Activity #3: Digital Health and Welfare

You made it!

Congratulations on a job well done and making it to the end of this WebQuest Unit on Digital Citizenship. 

Feel free to explore further on this topic and if you have any iquestions, I will gladly be of assistance. 

wacc_kn. “13 May 2017 Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship.” WACC, 13 May 2017, waccglobal.org/nine-elements-of-digital-citizenship/.

Using Technology Appropriately . (n.d.). Retrieved from Digital Citizenship : https://www.digitalcitizenship.net/nine-elements.html

Hi! I am Ms. Kadan  Esson and I am glad to work together with you!