Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Digital Citizenship


            Digital Citizenship refers to a maintaining suitable and conscientious behavior when using technology. In observance of the “nine elements”, which seem very similar to the “ten commandments” or the constitution, citizens agree to follow the nine elements’ regulations that include in detail the rights of users, acceptable conduct, legal and illegal behaviors, and precautionary advise.  Users are taught what etiquette is appropriate online and told that they each have a right to participate in electronic society.
            The behaviors that are discussed seemed all to familiar to those that are already taught to students each day. We already prepare lessons that teach students to control their behavior, not talk to strangers, not give out their personal information, not to bully others, and much more. It is only logical that the same rules be applied to students, whether they are on the internet or functioning in society. Teachers can use the nine elements to develop lesson plans that will teach their students the importance of digital citizenship.

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