LESSON 1

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP VS. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. Describe the five tenets of global digital citizenship and the nine
elements of digital citizenship; and
2. Compare and contrast one’s role as a citizen of a community and that of
the digital world.
Activity
As a Filipino citizen, you My Rights and Responsibilities
are endowed with rights
and responsibilities.
Wherever you are As a Filipino Citizen As Internet User
situated, whether, in a
metropolis or a barangay,
you always carry with you
what you ought to do, in
this digital age, by using
the Internet, you have
also become a member of
a cyberspace community.
In that note, are you
aware of what your rights
and responsibilities are as
an Internet user? To
facilitate this awe-
inspiring journey, fill out Source: Bilbao et al. (2019). Technology for Teaching and Learning 1, p. 177
the Venn diagram for
your answer.
Look at your answers in each circle. For similar ones, put them in the
center. For different ones, keep them in their circle. Chat to a friend or two.
Share your answers to them. Listen also from their sharing.

You may opt to do one of the following:

1. If you have access to computers and the Internet, create your Venn
diagram in any Venn diagram maker such as https://www.meta-
chart.com/venn or https://www.canva.com/graphs/venn-giagrams/ and
upload your output to your ePortfolio.
2. If none, design your Venn diagram on a piece of bond paper,
photograph it, and send it to your group FB page. Let your classmates
comment on it. Feel free to see their Venn diagram and make comments
too.
3. If the first and second may not work for you, compile the Venn diagram
that you have created as evidence of your activity just in case you may
be asked to submit a regular portfolio at the end of this course.
Analysis
What does it mean to be a digital citizen? How can you observe social, ethical, and legal
responsibilities in the use of technology tools and resources? You need to chat with two of your
other classmates and discuss your views about the questions. Fill out the three-column organizer
for your views and the views of your chatmates.

Questions Your Views Your Chatmate A Your Chatmate B

1. What does it mean to be a

digital citizen?

2. How can you observe social,

ethical, and legal responsibilities
in the use of technology tools
and resources?
You may opt to do one of the following:

1. If you are connected online, create a blog entry that you have learned
from the sharing with two of your chatmates using www.wordpress.org
and post it. Read also the posts of your classmates and comment on
their ideas constructively.

2. If you cannot do number 1, post the synthesis from your sharing in

your group FB page. Read also the posts of your classmates and
comment on their ideas constructively.

3. If the first and second may not work for you, compile the article that
you have synthesized as evidence of your activity just in case you may
be asked to submit a regular portfolio at the end of this course.
Abstraction
How do you describe a good citizen? How do you define a good digital citizen? Is there much
difference between the two? Take a look at the infographic below and find the answers for
yourself.
CITIZENSHIP IN THE DIGITAL AGE
A good citizen… An excellent digital citizen…
1. Advocates for equal human rights for all. Advocates for equal digital rights and access for all. Five
million school-age children do not have internet access at
home.
2. Treats others with respect. Seeks to understand all perspectives. 91% of surveyed Gen Z
youth use technology to gain perspective on people different
from themselves.
3. Does not steal or damage others’ Respects digital privacy, intellectual property, and other
property. rights of people online. 80% of UK students believe knowing
about intellectual property rights is essential for their future
careers.
4. Communicates clearly, respectfully and Communicates and acts with empathy for others’ humanity
with empathy. via digital channels. 88% of teens who use social media have
witnessed other people being cruel online.
5. Speaks honestly and doesn’t repeat Applies critical thinking to all online sources and doesn’t share
unsubstantiated rumors. noncredible resources, including fake news or advertisements.
80% of students mistake “sponsored content” ads for legit
news.
6. Works to make the world a better Leverages technology to advocate for and advance social
place. causes. 77% of students share social or environmental
information with social networks
7. Protects self and others from harm. It is mindful of physical, emotional, and mental health while
using digital tools. 94% of teen drivers acknowledge the
dangers of texting and driving, but 35% admitted to doing it
anyway.
8. Teams up with others on Leverages technological tools to collaborate with others. 80% of
community projects. Gen Z students like to study with friends, and 52% like to help
their friends learn
9. Projects a positive self-image at all Understands the permanence of the digital world and proactively
times manages the digital identity. 33% of all college students digital
footprints and 47% of students say they do everything they can
to protect their digital identity.
As you can see, the infographic says it all. A global citizen understands the
interrelatedness of everything to everything else
(https://urlshort.host/Ltp1d). With that note, a global citizen is one who
sees the world as a community, possesses the ability to comprehend
actions that contribute to the value of the world as a whole and one who
is concerned about how one could participate and contribute for the
benefit of the whole world while a digital citizen is an individual who
adheres to the guidelines related to the ethical and responsible use of
technology. That person also knows how to act responsibly in all
relationships and interactions in the digital world (Debroy, 2019).

Thus, when both the attributes of a global citizen and a digital citizen are
mixed, the identity of a global digital citizen is justified in totality. Hence, a
global digital citizen is an empowered individual who is dutifully aware of
his/her responsibility both for the power of the Internet and for the lasting
well-being of our global community (WatanabeCrocket, 2017).
The 5 Tenets of Global Digital Citizenship (Watanabe-Crocket, 2017)

1. Personal Responsibility: This has something to do with how one behaves in

matters as ethical and moral considerations, finance, interpersonal
relationships and personal health and fitness – both in virtual and physical
communities.
2. Global Citizenship: This is about recognizing and respecting diversity in
terms of appreciation of many concerns, cultures, religions, traditions, and
values of their fellow global citizens.
3. Digital Citizenship: It centers on safe and respectful behavior in any online
environment by fixing a correct program of digital ethics and best practices
for all. Also, it is more of eliciting respect and responsibility for yourself, for
others, and a property of every definition.
4. Altruistic Service: This means a concern for the well-being of the people with
whom we share our world, and a desire to serve others by acting out of
compassion and recognizing that interconnectedness to others is vital.
5. Environmental Stewardship: This is all about the demonstration of
commonsense values and of an appreciation for the beauty and majesty that
surrounds us every day, that after all, we only have one world to live in, and it is
our responsibility to preserve it for future generations as global citizens.

As his/her hallmark, global digital citizens must: (Watanabe-Crocket, 2017).

 Always be virtuous and act with integrity in all digital and non-digital
communications and interactions.
 Always communicate using the appropriate language.
 Choose and uphold their social responsibilities.
 Being responsible for any online activity and accountable for his/her digital
footprint.
 Being dutiful to judge what is appropriate and ethical behavior within the laws
of the land.
Exploring the Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

We are in a world where digital resources are everywhere. This is a reason

that giving importance to technology in education extends to all aspects of a
student’s life. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
outlines nine elements of digital citizenship to help students navigate online
resources: (https://bit.ly/3jaNwDE)
1. Digital Access. With the use of technology, you can facilitate helping other
students from disadvantaged communities and teach them how to find
valuable and safe information on the Internet.
2. Digital Etiquette. This is concerning considering every digital user with
respect and avoiding inappropriate conduct and demonstrating the
essential virtual manner, which is being aware of the outcome of
cyberbullying.
3. Digital Commerce. This refers to selling and buying in the digital market
dutifully. This is also to facilitate how students learn to be better consumers
or consider career paths related to digital sales.

4. Digital Rights and Responsibilities. It is just like freedom of speech that all
students have as a privilege while using the internet and making sure that
these rights remain available for everyone by treating other users fairly and
respecting their privacy.

5. Digital Literacy. This refers to teaching Internet skills in class to help

bridge gaps in digital literacy, and by doing so, students will display the
ability to learn how to use technology and access information online.

6. Digital Law. This encompasses guidelines, policies, and rules set by an

organization for using the Internet, such as preventing plagiarism and
putting phones away in class.
7. Digital Communication. This has something to do with the importance
of teaching students to communicate safely and effectively online - text,
email, social media, and online games.

8. Digital Health and Wellness. These are proper practices in the use of
the Internet – sitting correctly and avoiding too much screen time to
make students protect their psychological and physical well-being.

9. Digital Security. This is to ensure Internet safety lessons for children,

which could include anything from why privacy online is important to
what to do if they encounter a cyberbully and the need to know how to
avoid viruses, scams, or strangers online.
Application

Explore the virtual world and experience what it is to be a digital citizen.

Log in to your social media site and survey as to how many of your friends
are observing or not observing digital citizenship responsibly. Share your
observations with your classmates in your group FB page.