Digital Citizenship

Miteria Smith
Florida Atlantic University
Introduction

The norms and rules of using the internet.

Most current students born in the digital age; thus digital citizens.

They learned using digital devices and the internet at a very tender age.

It is imperative to know the rules; become a good digital citizen.

Students are empowered; think critically and collaborate and connect effectively.
Elements of Digital Citizenship

Examples of Digital Citizenship

Monitoring the net effect of your activity online.

Adding helpful information/context to a discussion or

wiki page.

Citing the source of the original source of information.

Protecting someone from cyberbullying or protecting

account info
Understanding Digital Citizenship

Seven Key Concepts

 Empathy
 How the Internet works
 Understanding user data
 Practicing digital literacy
 Acknowledging the digital divide
 Practicing digital wellness
 Securing digital devices
 Digital Citizenship Education

 Empowerment of children to
participate in the Digital Society.
 Knowledge, skills and understanding
required for users.
 Ensure that those who are not digital
natives are not marginalized.
 Teach students to work, live and share
in digital environments in a positive
way.
Summary

Use technology to make your community better.

 Engage respectfully online with people who have different beliefs than you.

Use technology to make your voice heard by public leaders and to shape public
policy.

Determine the validity of online sources of information.

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References

“Digital Citizenship in Education.” International Society for Technology in

Education (ISTE).

“Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship.” Digital Citizenship.