What is digital citizenship? In the writings of the past few weeks, some of us have touched on some aspects of digital citizenship (mainly on responsibility). In this week, we would explore further into this topic.
The definition of digital citizenship is emergent, which means it continues to be redefined and revised according to the unique ways that the Internet and digital media continues to shape our interactions and our engagement with others and with the world. According to Choi, Glassman, & Cristol (2017, p.100-101), in the information age, a digital citizen is expected to have “abilities to extend out into continuously expanding networks of information, to link together with new groups, to engage in online (and offline) civic activities that were once beyond the scope of everyday life.” It does not refer to any activities but civic activities? Then what are civic activities, or we say, civic engagement? Ehrlich stated in Civic Responsibility and Higher Education that civic engagement “means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community…”
Therefore, the question/inquiry for us is: how do digital technologies, like the Internet, play a role in civic engagement? That is, how can they play a role in developing the “combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make a difference” in our local and global communities? Let’s examine digital citizenship this week and consider these things.
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship
After reading about digital citizenship, add a new post to this forum and address all of the following:
- In your own words, what is digital citizenship?
- In the Choi (2016) article you were assigned to read, he contends that digital citizenship is “a multidimensional and complex concept.” Explain what he means by this with support from the reading. That is, in what ways is it multidimensional and complex?
- Choi also asserts that digital citizenship has important implications for education. What are some of these implications?
**Continue to use the ABC method to guide your writing in your post to ensure your writing is substantive, robust, and sufficiently detailed. For each of the questions I have posed for you above:
A: Answer or address the question.
B: Back it up with evidence. Provide additional information to help support and explain. This can be references to this week’s readings, any other resources provided to you this week, or additional sources you seek out on your own.
C: Add your comments or perspectives about it. What do YOU think about it or what are YOUR thoughts on this issue?
Aim for at least 3 full paragraphs of writing in your post. You are welcome to craft your paragraphs in any way that makes the most sense to you. Or, if you need or would like more guidance for your writing, write one paragraph on each of the three bullet points above for a total of 3 full paragraphs.