This document discusses digital citizenship and defines key related concepts. It explores the differences between digital natives and digital immigrants. Digital natives are comfortable with technology while digital immigrants have adapted to new technologies. The document also outlines the core rules of netiquette, including showing respect for others online. Finally, it examines the role of teachers in promoting responsible use of technology and developing students' digital citizenship skills.
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Digital Native vs. Digital Immigrant
• born after the introduction of
digital technology.
• use online services like
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
on various digital technologies,
such as smart phones or a
tablet device.
• have blended their online life
with their offline life.
• born before the introduction of
digital technology.
• the popular technology for
them was radio, TV,
newspapers and books.
• are adapting to the digital
technology introduced during
their life time.
• created the digital technology
used by Digital Natives.
Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant? Sullivan,B. (2011)
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• Personal interaction
• Texts, chats, YM, and mobile messaging applications
• Read a book from cover to cover
• In short bursts, one paragraph at a time, hopping to
other activities like texting
Digital Native vs. Digital Immigrant
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• Hang out in person and dinners
• FB groups, group chats, concerts, and bars
• Proper Words/Language
• Short-cuts
Digital Native vs. Digital Immigrant
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• Physical kidnapping, robbery, etc.
• Cyberbullying, privacy invasion, etc.
• Reflective learners: logical and linear process of
learning
• Trial-and-error, experimentation
Digital Native vs. Digital Immigrant
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Students Today:
• Are comfortable using
technology in their everyday
lives.
• Do not always use it properly.
• Need to learn the tools to
become responsible citizens
in a digital society.
Digital Citizenship , Velazquez, P. (2010)
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Digital Citizenship in the 21st
Century
The #1 Goal of Digital
Citizenship is to teach
teachers, students, and
parents the basics of
technology issues.
Digital Citizenship , Velazquez, P. (2010)
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is one who exhibits
intelligent technology
behavior and makes
good choices when
using technology.
the norms of
appropriate,
responsible behavior
with regard to
technology use.
Digital Citizenship: Using Technology Appropriately, Ribble, M. (2011)
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Netiquette
• refers to etiquette on the Internet.
• good netiquette involves respecting others' privacy
and not doing anything online that will annoy or
frustrate other people.
• three areas where good netiquette is highly stressed
are e-mail, online chat and newsgroups.
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The Core Rules of Netiquette
by Virginia Shea
1. Remember the human.
2. Adhere to the same
standards of behavior
online that you follow in
real life.
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The Role of Teachers
• Conduct yourself in a civil manner in the online world,
just like you would be expected to behave in the
offline world.
• Behave responsibly and compassionately in all your
online actions.
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The Role of Teachers
• Don't give out personal information online.
• Watch out for each other in your online community
and networks.
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Characteristics that
make a digital citizen:
• Confident and capable of using Information
Communication Technologies ( ICT ).
• Uses and develops critical thinking skills in
cyberspace.
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Characteristics that
make a digital citizen:
• Respects the concepts of privacy and freedom of
speech in a digital world
• Contributes and actively promotes the values of
digital citizenship.
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• Technological advances will continue to take
place. ICT is here to stay.
• As educators, we have the responsibility to teach
our students to be responsible digital citizens.
• Let us embrace technology and encourage our
students to explore its various forms.
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References:
• PowerPoint Presentation by Lyle E. Fernandez, MA of Miriam College High
School
• Digital Citizenship by Kraft, J. (2009)
http://www.slideshare.net/agapejen/digital-citizenship-presentation-
1548391
• Building a Digital Citizenship Program Presented by The Digital Citizenship
Task Force Shorecrest Preparatory School, August 12, 2008
http://www.slideshare.net/mrsyingling/digital-citizenship-overview
• Digital Citizenship by Priscila Velazquez (2010) www.digitalcitizenship.net
• A Simple Guide to All that Teachers Need to Know about Digital
Citizenship http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/08/a-simple-
guide-to-all-that-teachers.html
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References:
• Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant? by Brian Sullivan (2011)
http://bigdesignevents.com/2011/08/are-you-a-digital-native-or-a-digital-
immigrant/
• Digital Citizenship http://www.slideshare.net/mrsyingling/digital-
citizenship-overview
• The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
• Digital Citizenship by Ribble, M. (2013)
http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Home_Page.html