{"id":990,"date":"2021-08-25T20:46:40","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T02:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/?p=990"},"modified":"2022-08-29T11:23:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:23:26","slug":"digital-citizenship-remote-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.typing.com\/digital-citizenship-remote-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Citizenship in the Time of Remote Learning\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

The internet is a vast abyss of content. These days it seems like you can learn almost anything online\u2014from how to change a tire to how to suture like a surgeon. The growth of edtech tools has led to a whole new range of possibilities when it comes to learning.\u00a0As students and teachers leverage technology to enhance learning, it is imperative that students understand the qualities of digital citizenship.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The shift to online learning during the pandemic was a challenge to say the least; however, we can\u2019t deny the benefits of ed tech\u2019s capacity to engage students like never before. As we embrace a more digital curriculum, we need to be prepared to teach digital citizenship.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What is Digital Citizenship?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The<\/span> ISTE Standards for Students<\/span><\/a> define a digital citizen as one who recognizes the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living and learning in an interconnected digital world. Students with a developed sense of digital citizenship use the internet in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In their book,\u00a0<\/span>Digital Citizenship in Schools<\/span><\/a>, Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey identify nine themes of digital citizenship:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Etiquette: <\/b>Students\u2019 online behavior is appropriate and leads to desired learning outcomes. Students avoid inappropriate online behavior such as using devices to send personal text messages to friends in class. Educators encourage students to cultivate their digital identity and remind students of the permanence of their <\/span>digital actions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Communication: <\/b>The internet has made communication more accessible and faster than ever. Students practice responsible digital communication by using appropriate language and avoid slang and SMS language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Education: <\/b>Learning opportunities are provided to students in a variety of technology modes. For example, websites, learning management systems, and chat rooms provide unique online experiences for specific learning purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Access: <\/b>Schools center the digital needs of marginalized students who may not have the same access to technology as their peers. Rather than evading the use of technology out of fear that some students don\u2019t have access to the required equipment, teachers advocate for the supply of technology to all students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Commerce: <\/b>The rise of Amazon and other E-commerce shops has made purchasing goods easier than ever. Students research products online before making purchases and understand the consequences of impulse buying and fraudulent sellers. Students are aware of data-collection technology used to track their online behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Responsibility: <\/b>Irresponsible digital behavior such as plagiarism or illegal downloading could land students a hefty lawsuit. Digitally responsible students understand what online behaviors are legal and illegal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Rights: <\/b>Students understand their rights when creating or publishing anything online. Schools follow <\/span>acceptable use policies (AUP)<\/span><\/a> and protect the rights of their students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. Safety: <\/b>Educators encourage students to use technology in safe ways that prevent physical harm. Poor posture and eyestrain are commonly reported in technology-based activities. Students avoid sharing personal information online that could give strangers information about who they are and where they live.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Security: <\/b>Students protect their personal data and the data of the community by ensuring virus software is up to date and by avoiding suspicious links and websites. Educators teach students how to back up data and protect their equipment from damage.<\/p>\n

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How to Teach Digital Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, you\u2019re ready to teach your students about digital citizenship \u2014 where do you begin? Begin wherever you see fit, but make sure to cover each of these important aspects of digital citizenship with your elementary, middle or high school students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ISTE<\/b><\/a> Five Competencies of Digital Citizens<\/b><\/p>\n

Review the five competencies of digital citizens with your students right off the bat. This will set the tone for upcoming digital activities. You may even decide to create a poster and hang these competencies in your room so students can be reminded of their responsibilities as online learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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