Greenhow, C. . (2010). A New concept of digital citizenship for the digital age. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25564&DirectListComboInd=D doi: ISSN 1082-5754
This article talks about the standards for digital citizenship that are part of the six 21st-century competencies. Digital citizenship refers to using and promoting online behavior that is legal, safe, ethical, and responsible. However, the article points out that it is often difficult to define and measure what digital citizenship entails because it can vary among countries, schools, cultures, and different agencies. One definition of digital citizenship includes having the online resources to be a citizen of your nation or residency; another includes the norms of behavior about using technological communication as a civic participant. It generally explains the rights and responsibilities that are associated with using digital technology. The article also discusses two recent works that discuss digital citizenry: Cyberbullying (which we looked at in class) and Moral Spaces in MySpace. Another important element of digital citizenship is ensuring equal access to career and learning opportunities online; this is important because many schools and employers are moving toward looking at students' work or for job prospects using digital technology.
1. How can digital citizenship be promoted?
Digital citizenship can be promoted through websites such as netiquette, which explains rules and courtesies for digital technology use. Also, teens are being taught about digital citizenship early on, and some of these teens continue the practice by teaching others how to be respective online citizens. Also, the content of digital citizenship can easily be incorporated into technology-based classes.
2. What is an example of cyberbullying?
An example of cyberbullying is the threatening or teasing of one individual by another individual via an online communication tool (such as A.I.M., chatrooms, or e-mail). The most common cyberbullying occurs on Instant Messaging, according to Finkelhor, Mitchell & Wolak 2000. Students are teased or gossiped about via these online tools, and this can seriously affect a child’s self esteem. Therefore, it is very important for educators to step in and help promote digital citizenship.
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