Digital Citizenship in a Digital World
Digital citizenship seems
to be about one’s ability to navigate and contribute to the digital world and
use technology in a safe and ethical way. The use of technology can be daunting,
but participation is becoming more and more of a necessity as the digital world
merges with the real world. Digital citizenship isn’t simply about being able
to use current technology adequately, it’s about how to use it without causing
problems physically, financially, and socially. A person can hurt others and
themselves by using technology in an unethical way. Posting inappropriate
pictures or saying outlandish things on a social media site can affect a person
in their work place, or even their ability to get a job in the future. Using
technology improperly, such as staring at a computer screen or sitting
improperly in a chair for long hours can cause health problems as well.
Teaching digital
citizenship to students throughout their years in school has become extremely important.
As described, improper or abusive use of technology can cause incredible
problems for the individual and others using it as well. It is vital to be able
to surf the web in an effective way these days as students are required to do
research through the internet and databases. Finding reliable sources to use in
schoolwork, and understanding how to obtain information in the first place is
an important and powerful skill. Students will be using the internet for
socializing, schoolwork, and shopping, but without a proper understanding of
the risks and etiquettes of the digital world, we endanger students’ success.
Works Consulted
Ribble,
M. S., Bailey, G. D., & Ross, T. W. (2004). Digital Citizenship. In
International Society for Technology in Education. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
Ohler,
J., & Malmstrom, M. (2012, December). By Point/Counterpoint: Should Schools
Be Required to Teach Digital Citizenship? In International Society for
Technology in Education. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
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