Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate,
responsible behavior with regard to technology use (Ribble, n.d.). Two technologies related to digital citizenship, ethics and netiquette that
have the potential to enhance adult education are:
This website provides videos that aim to make users aware of proper
behaviors that should be put in practice when interacting over the internet. It
provides guidelines for responsible, appropriate behavior when one is using
technology (Borovo, 2012). The site provides a playlist of videos with various
topics such ‘What is Digital Citizenship; Be a Digital Citizen; Go Figure2 – Online Safety
Version Digital Citizenship Curriculum Training Introduction; Invasion of Data Snatchers
– How to Protect Your Online Privacy
among others.’ These video presentations have been created to appeal to all
learners at all levels and with different preferred learning styles. For
instance, there are animated films for learners at the kindergarten level. I
would definitely integrate this website while introducing learners to
netiquettes. At the end of the presentation, instructor and learners will
discuss the negative effects of inappropriate behavior on the internet.
Instructors and learners will also discuss which set of rules the class will
abide by while interacting with other learners during classes.
This website provides more details on the nine themes of digital citizenship.
It focuses mainly on conveying information to students (at the elementary and
secondary levels) on the appropriate use of the internet where they are
expected to ‘exhibit intelligent behavior and make good choices when using
technology (Bickley & Trawick, n.d).’ I would use this website to assist me
in developing my lesson plan on a chosen topic as I teach the learners about
digital citizenship, ethics and netiquette. In addition the site offers video
presentations which learners can watch, then engage in discussion and class activities
such as to answer questions from the presentation. This can be incorporated as
a culminating activity.
REFERENCES
Bickley, D & Trawick,T(n.d). Digital Citizenship: Rights, Roles and Responsibilities in a Digital
society. Retrieved from www.nisd.net
Borovoy, A (2012). Five
Minute Film Festival: Teaching Digital Citizenship. Retrieved from
Ribble, M. (n.d.). Nine
elements: Nine themes of digital citizenship. Retrieved May 30,
2012, from
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