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Digital citizenship can be defined as engaging in appropriate and responsible behaviour when using technology.
It encompasses digital literacy, ethics, etiquette, online safety, norms, rights, culture and more. A digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology. |
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Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps us understand what all technology users should know to use technology appropriately and responsibly.
Today, billions of people all over the planet interact using various technologies. This interaction has created a digital society that affords its citizens opportunities for education, employment, entertainment, and social interaction.
As in any society, it is expected that digital citizens act in a certain way according to accepted norms, rules, and laws. Most of today's students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? Do they understand their roles and responsibilities in digital society?
Today, billions of people all over the planet interact using various technologies. This interaction has created a digital society that affords its citizens opportunities for education, employment, entertainment, and social interaction.
As in any society, it is expected that digital citizens act in a certain way according to accepted norms, rules, and laws. Most of today's students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? Do they understand their roles and responsibilities in digital society?
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Had a bad experience online? Need to talk?
Has something happened online that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared or sad?
Talking to friends, family or a teacher can help. It can also help to talk to an expert about what’s happening. If you want to talk about a problem at school you can speak to your Year Advisor or the School Counsellor.
You can also visit Kids Helpline or call them on 1800 55 1800.
This service is free and private.
Has something happened online that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared or sad?
Talking to friends, family or a teacher can help. It can also help to talk to an expert about what’s happening. If you want to talk about a problem at school you can speak to your Year Advisor or the School Counsellor.
You can also visit Kids Helpline or call them on 1800 55 1800.
This service is free and private.
Concepts addressed in our Digital Citizenship program are:
- Cybersafety
- Cyberbullying
- Respecting Copyright, Fair Use and Plagiarism
- Managing our Digital Footprint
- Cybersafety
- Cyberbullying
- Respecting Copyright, Fair Use and Plagiarism
- Managing our Digital Footprint
More Resources:
5 Essential Media Literacy Questions for Kids
Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media: Do's and Don'ts for Teachers
Facebook Privacy Basics for Teachers
Twitter Privacy Basics for Teachers
Mind Over Media: Analyzing Contemporary Propaganda
5 Essential Media Literacy Questions for Kids
Protecting Student Privacy on Social Media: Do's and Don'ts for Teachers
Facebook Privacy Basics for Teachers
Twitter Privacy Basics for Teachers
Mind Over Media: Analyzing Contemporary Propaganda
Digital Citizenship Teaching and Learning Program
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References and further Reading
Common Sense Media. (2010) Connected Culture Student Intro Video -- Our Connected Culture. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0XQj1anI-E&feature=youtu.be
Common Sense Media (2017). What is Digital Citizenship. Video. Retrieved from www.commonsense.org/education/video/digital-citizenship
Common Sense Media. (2016). What is Digital Citizenship? Commonsense.org. Retrieved from ww.commonsense.org/education/video
Common Sense Media (2013) Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary School Classrooms. Retrieved from:
http://www.edudemic.com/printable-digital-citizenship-poster/
Cybersmart (2014) Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Heick, T. (2013). Definition Of Digital Citzenship. TeachThought. Retrieved from: http://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-definition-of-digital-citzenship/
Knorr, C. (2010) Be a Good Digital Citizen: Tips for Teens and Parents. Retrieved from: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/be-a-good-digital-citizen-tips-for-teens-and-parents
MacMeekin, M. (2013). Digital Citizenship. An Ethical Island. Retrieved from https://anethicalisland.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/digital-citizenship/
Miller, S. (2017). How Do You Teach Digital Citizenship?. Padlet.com. Retrieved from https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/digitalcitizenshipliteracy
NetSafe (2010) Digital Citizenship in New Zealand Schools Overview. Retrieved from:
http://www.netsafe.org.nz/Doc_Library/Digital_Citizenship_in_New_Zealand_Schools_Overview.pdf
Oxley, C. (2012, August 12). Developing a digital citizenship program [Slideshow]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/cathryno/developing-a-digital-citizenship-program.
Ribble, M. (2014). Digital Citizenship. Retrieved from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net
Ribble, M. & Bailey, G. (2014) Digital Citizenship in Schools, Eugene, Oregon, International Society for Technology in Education
Thinkuknow. (n.d) Frequently asked questions: Parents, Instagram. Retrieved from:
http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/userfiles/file/Parent_Instagram(14).pdf
Thinkuknow. (n.d.) How-to social networking. Retrieved from: http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/kids/howtosn.asp#fbprivacy
Watanabe Crockett, L. (2017). A Look at 6 Digital Citizenship Myths That Must Be Dispelled. Global Digital Citizen Foundation. Retrieved from https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/6-digital-citizenship-myths-dispelled?mc_cid=5e898274ca&mc_eid=df4e4432ba
Image credit
Costello, C. (2014). All good digital citizens school girl image remixed by C. Costello from: ClipartFest. (2014). Clipart girl at school. ClipartFest. Retrieved from https://clipartfest.com/download/108b4368803dca464bd1e0183f09d788e8bd10e1.html
and Common Sense Media. (2013). Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary Classrooms. Common Sense Media. Retrieved from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/elementary_poster
Common Sense Media. (2010) Connected Culture Student Intro Video -- Our Connected Culture. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0XQj1anI-E&feature=youtu.be
Common Sense Media (2017). What is Digital Citizenship. Video. Retrieved from www.commonsense.org/education/video/digital-citizenship
Common Sense Media. (2016). What is Digital Citizenship? Commonsense.org. Retrieved from ww.commonsense.org/education/video
Common Sense Media (2013) Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary School Classrooms. Retrieved from:
http://www.edudemic.com/printable-digital-citizenship-poster/
Cybersmart (2014) Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved from: http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/
Heick, T. (2013). Definition Of Digital Citzenship. TeachThought. Retrieved from: http://www.teachthought.com/technology/the-definition-of-digital-citzenship/
Knorr, C. (2010) Be a Good Digital Citizen: Tips for Teens and Parents. Retrieved from: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/be-a-good-digital-citizen-tips-for-teens-and-parents
MacMeekin, M. (2013). Digital Citizenship. An Ethical Island. Retrieved from https://anethicalisland.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/digital-citizenship/
Miller, S. (2017). How Do You Teach Digital Citizenship?. Padlet.com. Retrieved from https://padlet.com/shannonmmiller/digitalcitizenshipliteracy
NetSafe (2010) Digital Citizenship in New Zealand Schools Overview. Retrieved from:
http://www.netsafe.org.nz/Doc_Library/Digital_Citizenship_in_New_Zealand_Schools_Overview.pdf
Oxley, C. (2012, August 12). Developing a digital citizenship program [Slideshow]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/cathryno/developing-a-digital-citizenship-program.
Ribble, M. (2014). Digital Citizenship. Retrieved from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net
Ribble, M. & Bailey, G. (2014) Digital Citizenship in Schools, Eugene, Oregon, International Society for Technology in Education
Thinkuknow. (n.d) Frequently asked questions: Parents, Instagram. Retrieved from:
http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/userfiles/file/Parent_Instagram(14).pdf
Thinkuknow. (n.d.) How-to social networking. Retrieved from: http://www.thinkuknow.org.au/kids/howtosn.asp#fbprivacy
Watanabe Crockett, L. (2017). A Look at 6 Digital Citizenship Myths That Must Be Dispelled. Global Digital Citizen Foundation. Retrieved from https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/6-digital-citizenship-myths-dispelled?mc_cid=5e898274ca&mc_eid=df4e4432ba
Image credit
Costello, C. (2014). All good digital citizens school girl image remixed by C. Costello from: ClipartFest. (2014). Clipart girl at school. ClipartFest. Retrieved from https://clipartfest.com/download/108b4368803dca464bd1e0183f09d788e8bd10e1.html
and Common Sense Media. (2013). Digital Citizenship Poster for Elementary Classrooms. Common Sense Media. Retrieved from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/elementary_poster
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