Greenhow, C. . (2010). A New concept of digital citizenship for the digital age. Learning & Leading with Technology, 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25564&DirectListComboInd=D doi: ISSN 1082-5754
This is article discusses what digital citizenship means to educators and students. The definition of digital citizenship refers to proper behavior guidelines being followed online. This includes the standards for legal, ethical, safe, responsible, and respectful uses for technology. Students should be educated on correct citizenship, show responsibility and respect while participating in online activities. Now that there's so many areas for students explore, such as facebook, myspace, or blogging it's even more important for them to be educated on proper computer etiquette.
One study highlighted the reactions adolescents had regarding cyberbullying. Practical educational scenarios within Second Life were used to make students aware of the characteristics of cyberbullying. Using these proved to be potential tools for education and prevention of cyberbullying. The other study examined the teacher's views on ethical issues that are being used in social networking. Teachers are given multiple ethical dilemmas dealing with the different levels of the teacher's domain and the control teachers have when it is dealing with what the students are exposed to and the what their right to privacy are.
How could teachers help students learn about cyberbullying?
Teachers would be able to search for websites that educate students on what to lookout for when using a social network. It's important for students to be aware of what cyberbullying is so that children use proper Internet etiquette, are responsible, and respectful to everyone they are interacting with.
What do you know about cyberbullying?
Students would be able to discuss the information they have learned about cyberbullying. They could work together on ways of identifying it and what to do and who to tell. Educating students of all ages is important when dealing with this situation.
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