ETL523 1.3 DC

What are the challenges of introducing digital citizenship to young people (students)?

Safety issues, developing digital skills, encouraging positive learning with the use of technology, conscious awareness of leaving a positive digital footprint, educating parents and caregivers about Digital Citizenship.

 How can digital citizenship awareness be supported by current research? 

Current research identifies teenagers as avid users of the internet, however there is room for improvement regarding the posting of personal information, sharing of passwords and participating in risky behaviours that may compromise teenagers safety. This research highlights the importance (predominantely safety reasons) of the awareness of Digital Citizenship as cyber safety is paramount to protect personal information and  keep predators at bay.

Which research is the most useful to a digital learning environment?

Discussions, interviews, surveys, educational outcomes such as ‘Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ITC (ACAR) (Qualitative and Quantitative research)

ETL 523 Module 1 DC

•What makes a digital citizenship curriculum valuable and worthwhile?

To be valued and worthwhile DC Curriculum needs to be flexible, significant, relevant and embedded in existing subject manner. Authentic learning experiences need to start in Kindergarten and DC curriculum must be part of a whole school Digital Literacy Program. 

 •Discuss one approach to embedding digital citizenship into the curriculum.

Teacher awareness and reviewing Australian Curriculum  ICT capabilities. Identify the educational positives of an embedded DC whilst also educating about safety.

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What are important messages and understandings we should be remembering and sharing with colleagues to inform our approach to teaching and learning in the digital world?

How have mobile and ubiquitous digital learning environments, including tablet technology impacted what we do as educators now in terms of digital citizenship understandings and new approaches to pedagogy?

What does your school have in place to encourage good digital citizenship practices?

What is your digital footprint looking like now? How will you develop this?

I believe its important educators are aware that not all students have access to technology nor the skills required to use and navigate that digital world effectively. Educators need to develop confidence in the use of Web 2.0 tools and an understanding of how to effectively implement into learning environment. Mobile technologies have changed these learning environments providing many challenges and opportunities. The development of social websites, gaming apps and the plethora of other apps provide innovative opportunities for teachers to facilitate student learning in different learning times and spaces. This too provides the challenges of safe, ethical and collaborative us of technology. My dialogue with staff members at my current school indicates that there is no policy or set practice that encourages good DC, opportunity awaits. Prior to commencing TL I would consume digital information, therefore my digital footprint was almost none existent providing me with the opportunity to create a positive digital footprint as I progress through the TL course and evolve in this digital world.

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What is your definition of digital citizenship?

DC is the safe and ethical use of technology. Im beginning to discover that DC encompasses more than how technology is used, it's access to technology, collaboration and participation.

What is your stance on digital citizenship?

I have a limited understanding of DC but I feel DC is important. As an educator it's important to be aware of this broad definition of DC to help guide students, and develop their moral and ethical use of technology while also developing their ability to actively engage in conversations and participate in discussions, expressing their informed opinions.

What should an informed, publicly engaged digital citizen look like?

A person who acknowledges the works of others, expresses respectfully their informed opinions, mentor others as they develop their own technology and analysis skills.