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Technology For Teaching and Learning 1 MODULE 8

The document discusses the topics of digital citizenship, social conventions online (netiquette), and the social, ethical and legal issues that arise from technology use. It defines digital citizenship, outlines three principles of it, and discusses aspects of netiquette for email and online communication. It also identifies several legal, social and ethical issues teachers need to be aware of regarding technology use.

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Technology For Teaching and Learning 1 MODULE 8

The document discusses the topics of digital citizenship, social conventions online (netiquette), and the social, ethical and legal issues that arise from technology use. It defines digital citizenship, outlines three principles of it, and discusses aspects of netiquette for email and online communication. It also identifies several legal, social and ethical issues teachers need to be aware of regarding technology use.

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MODULE 8:

Social, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities in the Use of Technology Tools and Resources

TOPIC FRAMEWORK

• Digital Citizenship
• Social, Ethical, Legal Issues in the Digital Age
• Netiquette (Social Conventions Online)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the successful completion of this module, the student must be able to:

• Promote appropriate and responsible use of technology and exhibit ethical behavior in
professional practices.

ANALYSIS
✓ How can you be a digital citizen person/?
✓ What best practices do you think are necessary for a future educator like you?

ABSTRACTION

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
A digital citizen refers to a person utilizing information technology in order to engage in society,
politics, and government. K. Mossberger, et.al, (2011) define digital citizen as “those who use the
Internet regularly and effectively.” People characterizing themselves as digital citizens often use IT
extensively, creating blogs, using social networks, and participating in online journalism. Although
digital citizenship potentially begins when any child, teen, and / or adult sign up for an email address,
posts pictures online, uses e-commerce to buy merchandise online, and / or participates in any
electronic function that is B2C or B2B, the process of becoming a digital citizen goes beyond simple
Internet activity.

Three Principles of Digital Citizenship


Digital Citizenship is a term used to define the appropriate and responsible use of technology among
users. Three principles were developed by Mike Ribble to teach digital users how to responsibly use
technology to become a digital citizen. The three principles include: respect, educate, and protect. He
points out nine essential elements of being a good digital citizen including digital access, digital
commerce, digital communication, digital literacy, digital etiquette, digital law, digital rights and
responsibilities, digital health and wellness, and lastly digital security (Ribble, 2017).
o Respect: elements of etiquette, access, and law are used to respect other digital users
o Educate: elements of literacy, communication, and commerce are used to learn about the
appropriate use of the digital world
o Protect: elements of rights and responsibilities, security, and health and wellness are used to
remain safe in the digital and non – digital world.

SOCIAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL ISSUES IN THE DIGITAL AGE


Once technology is planned for and implementation has begun, many issues and concerns
beyond those that are technical arise. A variety of legal, social, and ethical issues result from the use
of technologies in schools. Teachers must be aware of these issues to ensure that they create a
climate in their classroom that fosters respect for ethics, fairness, and the law as they related to the
implementation of technology.

Legal Issues
✓ Copyright and Fair Use
✓ Digital Privacy
✓ Acceptable Use
✓ Software Piracy
✓ Cybercrime
✓ Identify Theft
Social Issues
✓ Cyberbullying
✓ Cyber defamation
✓ Online Social Interaction

Ethical Issues
✓ Freedom of Speech
✓ Data Privacy
✓ Academic Dishonesty
✓ Computer Addiction

NETIQUETTE (SOCIAL CONVENTIONS ONLINE)


Netiquette is short for “Internet etiquette”. Just like etiquette is a code of polite behavior in society,
netiquette is a code of good behavior on the Internet. This includes several aspects of the Internet
such as email, social media, online chat, web forums, website comments, multiplayer gaming, and
other types of online communication.

E-mail Etiquette

The effective use of e-mail is the responsibility of the sender and the recipients. Here some
recommended e-mail etiquette guidelines:

• Confidential messages should contain the word “Confidential” in the subject line.
• Do not send unsolicited e-mail messages or chain mail.
• Never spam others by sending large amounts of unsolicited emails.
• Do not write e-mails using all capital letters.
• The e-mail system is not a group forum to express your personal opinions on the issue of the day.
It is a means of communication for transmitting something and not expecting at once to have a
response from your message.
• Use “Public Folders” for noticed such as items for sale, campaign, important announcement, want
ads, surplus property, retirement notification, etc.

Netiquette
✓ Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.
✓ Respect others’ privacy by not sharing personal information, photos, or videos without permission
from the owner.
✓ Respect other people’s time and bandwidth. When appropriate, use private messages or email
instead of posting to the group.
✓ Do not troll people in web forums or website comments by repeatedly nagging or annoying them.
Avoid using offensive language as well.
✓ Help keep flame wars under control. Do not respond to flame-bait, or post spelling or grammar
flames. Break the cycle with a positive post.
✓ Stick to the topic when posting in online forums or when commenting on photos or videos.
✓ Make yourself look good online. Even is you are not being seen, know what you are talking about
and make sense.
The Internet provides a sense of anonymity since you often do not see or hear the people with
whom you are communicating online. But that is not an excuse for having poor manners. While some
users may feel like they can hide behind their comments, the fact is that they are still the ones
publishing the content. Never forget that the person reading your mail or posts, is indeed, a person,
with feelings that can be hurt.

APPLICATION / ASSESSMENT
Reflective Writing

✓ Evaluate yourself and the way you are interacting online. From the issues mentioned, did you once
commit any one of them? If yes, please identify only the issue without giving details to it. Then,
provide a suggestion on ways how you are going to amend your mistake. (Short but brief answer is
needed.)

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