Digital Citizenship

For a more detailed description of Digital Citizenship, please refer to the hyperlink.

ISTE Standard 4

ISTE stands for International Society for Technology in Education. This standard is implemented for teachers in order to engage students and improve learning in this world full of technology.

Promote and Model

Teachers understand the world's issues and responsibilities in terms of a digital world, in order to be a good role model for their students who are growing up in this digital world.

Advocate, model, and teach safe use of digital information
and technology.

Address the diverse needs of all learners by
providing access to learner-centered strategies.

Digital Etiquette (Netiquette)

Official Definition of Netiquette: the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.

Model cultural understanding and awareness
by engaging others using technology.

Why Teach Digital Citizenship?

We live in a digital world, and students mustlearn in this new and constantly changingtechnological environment. Therefore, it onlyseems right that we teach digital citizenship and responsibility.

5 Reasons to Teach Digital Citizenship (article attached)

1.The Gap Is Growing

The gap between what students do with their
phones on their own time and what they could do is striking in schools, so it must be addressed.

2. Digital Footprints are easy to leave

Future employers or colleges can look
on the internet and observe a student's
digital footprint, aka BE CAREFUL.

It's "Real Life"

You can connect with the 'real
world' using technology, aka
we should take advantage.

There is a culture of Multitasking

It is important to embrace this
culture so that students will thrive
in our world of technology, rather
than being distracted and unproductive.

Content Curation is an Emerging Literacy

Because of technology we have the
opportunity to access information
anytime, anywhere, etc. Educate
so that students can benefit.

9 Important Themes of Digital Citizenship

Digital Access
(full electronic participation)

Not everyone has the same opportunities in life, and this applies to technology. The end goal is that no one is denied digital access.

Digital Commerce
(electronic buying and selling of goods)

Digital Communication
(electronic exchange of information)

Digital Literacy
(teaching and learning about technology)

Digital Etiquette
(electronic standards of conduct)

Digital Law
(electronic responsibility for actions)

Digital Rights and Responsibilities
(freedoms for everyone in the digital world)

Digital Health & Wellness
(well-being in this digital world)

Digital Security
(protect yourself, and be safe!)

It is important to remind students that
what they put on the internet is there
forever, so be SMART.

Digital Citizenship for Students

Good Visual To Have in a Classroom:

These are the people who are learning
about this digital world, so if the teacher does
job, they will be able to successfully navigate
the world of technology.

There are plenty of websites with advice and tips
to educate students on Digital Citizenship, here is just one to help begin the process.