ELEMENT OF DIGITAL
CITIZENSHIP
VINOLIA
DEFINING DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology
leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology
users should know to use technology appropriately.
Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to
prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology.
Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, responsible
technology use. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults
misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is
more than what the users do not know but what is considered
appropriate technology usage.
Digital Access
This refers to Digital exclusion makes it difficult to grow as a society
increasingly using these tools.
Helping to provide and expand access to technology should be goal of
all digital citizens. There are some that may have limited access, so
other resources may need to be provided. To become productive
citizens
Digital Commerce
a large share of market economy is being done electronically.
Legitimate and legal exchanges are occurring, but the buyer or seller
needs to be aware of the issues associated with it.
Users need to learn about how to be effective consumers in a new
digital economy.
Digital Communication
So Now everyone has the opportunity
to communicate and collaborate with
anyone from anywhere and anytime.
The expanding digital communication
options have changed everything
because people are able to keep in
constant communication with anyone
else.
Digital communication is important
because it make it easier for us people
to communicate everywhere and
anytime with people
Digital Literacy
This stage focus on process of teaching and learning about technology
and the use of technology. A renewed focus must be made on what
technologies must be taught as well as how it should be used.
In addition, workers in many different occupations need immediate
information (just-in-time information). This process requires
sophisticated searching and processing skills (i.e., information literacy
Digital Etiquette
This refers to electronic standards of conduct or procedure
It is the most pressing problems when dealing with Digital Citizenship.
such as inappropriate behaviour when we see it, but before people use
technology they do not learn digital etiquette (i.e., appropriate
conduct). Many people feel uncomfortable talking to others about
their digital etiquette. we must teach everyone to become responsible
digital citizens in this new society.
Digital Law
This refers to electronic responsibility for
actions and deeds
Digital law deals with the ethics of technology
within a society. Unethical use manifests itself
in form of theft or crime. Ethical use manifests
itself in the form of abiding by the laws of
society.
Users need to understand that stealing or
causing damage to other peoples work,
identity, or property online is a crime
There are certain rules of society that users
need to be aware in a ethical society. These
laws apply to anyone who works or plays online.
Digital Rights & Responsibilities
. Digital citizens have the right to privacy, free speech, etc. Basic digital
rights must be addressed, discussed, and understood in the digital
world
Users must help define how the technology is to be used in an
appropriate manner. In a digital society these two areas must work
together for everyone to be productive.
Digital Health & Wellness
. Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices
are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world.
Users need to be taught that there are inherent dangers of technology.
Digital Citizenship includes a culture where technology users are taught
how to protect themselves through education and training.
Digital Security (self-protection)
We need to have virus protection, backups of data, and surge control of
our equipment.
As responsible citizens, we must protect our information from outside
forces that might cause disruption or harm.
THE FIVE FLUENCIES
MEDIA FLUENCY
which involved listening ,Learning to listen to a message, verbalise the
message, and then verify the message is the basis of being able to
produce the message using the most applicable form: the medium.
COLLABORATION FLUENCY
Which require communication
Therefore it is beneficial to have knowledge of the different platforms
that can be used in collaborating with people in different geographic
areas
Using WhatsApp and SMS are great for short messages that you may
want to send to a team, whereas extensive collaborative-type projects
might require VoIP-type applications such as Skype. Wikis are great for
brainstorming, allowing others to insert their ideas or to fine-tune those
ideas that have already been put forward.
Emails are good if you are sending out instructions or guidelines,
whereas Dropbox and Google Docs are great for sharing of files.
CREATIVE FLUENCY
It include some many different types such as:-
VisualSpatial: These people are good at solving puzzles, love reading,
are good with directions and map/ chart work, enjoy drawing and
painting and recognise patterns easily.
LogicalMathematical: which include people who are good at analysing
problems and mathematical operations. They enjoy thinking about
abstract ideas, conducting scientific experiments and working with
complex computations.
SOLUTION FLUENCY
What gives a problem solver the edge they need
The ability to define the problem and see it clearly
Thinking critically from multiple perspectives and visualizing
possibilities
The drive to create and deliver a solution and conquer any challenge
Its all of the above. And its what Solution Fluency is all about.
INFORMATION FLUENCY
is the ability to find, evaluate and use digital information effectively,
efficiently and ethically.
it involves knowing how digital information is different from print
information; having the skills to use specialized tools for finding digital
information; and developing the dispositions needed in the digital
information environment.
As teachers and librarians develop these skills and teach them to
students, students will become better equipped to achieve their
information needs
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