Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Digital Citizenship

According to Roblyer & Doering, (2013) "one reason that teaching today is so challenging is that it occurs in an environment that mirrors- and sometimes magnifies-some of society's most profound and problematic issues" (p. 12). The use of digital technology poses issues in four areas: "societal, educational, cultural/equality and legal/ethical" (p.12)

Social issues such as  quality of life concerns (use of radio frequency identification RFID),  problems  due to use of malware, spyware, viruses and spam and the risk of online social networking on computers are shaping the climate for educational useRoblyer & Doering (2013) suggests that "schools make teachers and students aware of these concerns so all may use technologies in ways that limit possible negative impact" (p.13).

Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. (Ribble, 2013).

More information on Digital Citizenship www.digitalcitizenship.net.

Check out my prezi presentation on social issues regarding Digital Citizenship:


 
STOP CYBERBULLYING!!!




 


 
References:
 
Roblyer, M.D. & Doering, A.H. (2012). Integrating educational technology into teaching 6th edition.  Columbus, Ohio: Merrill Prentice Hall.

Ribble, Mike. (2013). Digital Citizenship. In http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/. Retrieved June 11. 2013, from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/.

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4 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I enjoyed viewing your prezi presentation. I found it interesting about the info you shared about spyware. I can understand the need to have these devices for our children's safety, but I can also see where adults could feel that their privacy was being invaded. It's sad that our children have to face cyberbullying on the internet. That is something that needs to be stopped.

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  2. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Great job. It is so sad how students treat each other. Cyberbullying needs to be stopped. It puzzles my mind that children will be so cruel and put humiliating information about someone on the web for the world to see. It really has to be stopped! I agree that it is important for schools to make everyone aware of the social issues to limit the negative impact.

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  3. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I enjoyed your prezi presentation! Cyberbullying has become very problematic. I hope that with continued education on this 'hot' topic we will all be able to join forces with parents and students to build awareness and eventual prevent it all together.

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  4. Cassie Raulston, PhDJune 14, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    GREAT job with your blog post- I can tell you have gotten blogging all figured out!

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