Sas3 Edu542
Sas3 Edu542
B. MAIN LESSON
Content and Skill-Building
Topic #1 Promoting Digital Citizenship
The ISTE (International Society for Technology
Education) highlighted the following standards in
incorporating the use of technology in education
specifically on digital citizenship:
• For school administrators – Educational administrators ensure, promote and model ethical
use of information and communication technology following policies and legalities of technology.
• For teachers – The teachers must promote and model the appropriate and responsible use of
technologies which are parallel with the legal and ethical use of digital and technological
information, tools and systems.
• For students – The students must practice ethical, legal and responsible use of information,
communication and technology in learning and production of outputs.
As emphasized by Vindollo and Buendia (2016), the set standards would be futile if these are not demonstrated
by the people involved in the implementation. The administrators, teachers and learners must be compliant with
the standards to achieve high quality service, teaching and learning. The compliant of the said standards are the
users who are known as “DIGITAL CITIZENS.” So what or who are exactly digital citizens?
The image portrays a DIGITAL CITIZEN based on ISTE
standards. In addition, the digital technologies hub (2020)
defined a digital citizen as a person who has the
knowledge and skills to effectively use digital
technologies to communicate with others, participate in
society and create and consume digital content. On the
other hand, digital citizenship is about confident and
positive engagement with digital technologies.
2. Digital commerce is the electronic buying, selling, banking, or using money in any way in the digital space.
Career and technical education use the tools of technology to show students the path for their future.
3. Digital Communication and Collaboration is the electronic exchange of information. All users need to define
how they will share their thoughts so that others understand the message. For students struggling to understand
their place in the world, technology can help them find their own voices and express themselves.
4. Digital Etiquette refers to electronic standards of conduct or procedures and has to do with the process of
thinking about others when using digital devices. Teachers can include Digital Etiquette as part of the classroom
rules or academic goals. Whether in the classroom or online, being aware of others is an important idea for
everyone.
5. Digital Fluency is the process of understanding technology and its use. The better educated or “digitally
fluent,” students are, the more likely they are to make good decisions online, like supporting others instead of
making negative comments. Digital literacy includes the discussion of media literacy and the ability to discern
good information from poor, such as “fake news” from real news.
6. Digital Health and Welfare refers to the physical and psychological well-being in a digital world. Technology
provides many opportunities and enjoyment, but knowing how to segment use with the needs of ourselves and
others is key to a healthy, balanced life. Educators, especially in 1:1 schools or classrooms need to ask the
question of how much screen time is appropriate for students. Common Sense media has developed a guide on
this topic.
7. Digital Law refers to the electronic responsibility for actions and deeds and has to do with the creation of
rules and policy that address issues related to the online world. Just as in the real world, the online world has
had to create structure to protect those using these digital devices from harm. Support for issues such as
cyberbullying and sexting are available from School Resource Officers and other school counsel. Administrators
need to come up with positive approaches to these issues in their schools and districts.
8. Digital Rights and Responsibility are those requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in a digital
world. This area of Digital Citizenship is about helping students understand that when they are provided
opportunities, such as the access to the Internet and use of online products, they need to be diligent in helping
others as well, such as informing adults of potential problems. Educators must help students understand that
protecting others both online and in the real world are essential skills to have.
9. Digital Security and Privacy is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety. Viruses, worms and other
bots can be passed along from one system to another just like an illness. When using devices in school or at
home, understanding and being aware of attacks and how to prevent them are important skills for today and into
the future.
Check for Understanding: Multiple choices – Circle the letter of your answer.
1. What does digital citizenship mean?
a. Any information about you on the internet
b. Using digital media safely, responsibly and ethically
c. an online membership
d. being a citizen in the online world
2. What are the best examples of digital citizenship?
a. Students spend the time to research what they want to purchase, then take the time to
identify "safe" sites with the best prices.
b. Students communicate on a social networking site without knowing the rules or
responsibilities
c. If you say something mean online you do not need to worry about getting in a physical fight
d. all of the above
3. What word means guidelines to live by when communicating online?
a. plagiarism c. netiquette
b. cyberspace d. digital citizenship
11. Which of the following should you NOT do if you are cyber bullied?
a. send back a mean response c. block the user
b. tell an adult friend d. change your password
12. What should you do if you receive a suspicious-looking e-mail with an attachment?
a. Open the attachment and see if it is from a friend.
b. Send a message back to the sender ask him or her to remove your from their e-mail
c. Forward the attachment to a friend who knows a lot about computers
d. Delete it immediately
13. In which situation should you follow the rules of digital etiquette?
a. Reading a text message from a friend
b. Sending an email to your grandmother
c. Picking the ringtone for your cell phone
d. Sending a birthday card to your cousin
C.LESSON WRAP-UP
Summary / Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) which you might have in mind to ask.
1. Why is digital citizenship important for students?
Teaching digital citizenship equips students with the knowledge, skills, and resources to succeed as lifetime
learners. This also helps them learn to engage within a digital environment with responsibility and confidence to
develop as leaders who will leave meaningful impacts in the lives of others.
Source: www.goguardian.com
2. What should I teach my students (in my future teaching) about digital citizenship?
5 Creative Ways to Teach Digital Citizenship:
• Know what's right from wrong. One of the most basic lessons you can cover around digital citizenship is
practicing proper “netiquette” online. ...
• Understand the consequences. ...
• Don't talk to strangers. ...
• Always play fair. ...
• Choose your friends wisely… Source: net-ref.com
Here are some guide questions intended to give you a better understanding of this lesson.
a. How does technology impact psychologically?
b. How does technology impact socially?
Just a quick reminder, please don’t forget to mark your place now in the work tracker below, so you will
be able to personally monitor how much work you have accomplished and at the same time, how much
work there is left to do.
ANSWER KEY
1. b 6. c 11. a
2. a 7. b 12. d
3. c 8. b 13. b
4. b 9. d 14. a
5. d 10. d 15. d
Quality of writing- 10
Grammar, Usage and Mechanics- 10
Total= 20 points