Digital Citizenship

Assignment Four

Ribble, M. S., Bailey, G. D., & Ross, T. W. (2004). Digital citizenship: Addressing appropriate technology behavior. Learning and Leading with technology, 32(1), 6-11.

Briefly describe and give examples of the nine general areas of Digital Citizenship.

Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure.

Example: When students see adults using technologies inappropriately, they can assume it is the norm. This leads to inappropriate technology behavior on the part of students.

Communication: electronic exchange of information.

Example: Cell phones, IM, and e-mail have changed the way technology users communicate. These forms of communication have created a new social structure of who, how, and when people interact.

Education: the process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.

Example: Encourage students to come up with new and alternative uses for the Internet and digital technologies (e.g., IM or online discussion boards).

Access: full electronic participation in society.

Example: Explore Web sites and materials to learn more about accessibility issues. Such as: The World Wide Web Consortium, SNOW, and the Special Needs and Technology page.

Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods.

Example: Teach students about the dangers of identity theft and how to protect themselves online.

Responsibility: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds

Example: Discuss with students the school’s codes of conduct as well as specific laws as they relate to illegal use of technology and the consequence / cost for the breaking those rules/ laws.

Rights: those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world.

Example: Provide students with information about appropriate and inappropriate use of technology in school.

Safety: physical well-being in a digital technology world.

Example: Make sure that rooms are well lit, and provide appropriately sized furniture for the technology use.

Security (self-protection): electronic precautions to guarantee safety

Example: Teach students to back up data and protect their equipment from damage.

Are there any that you would add?

No, the Nine Etiquette Rules listed above covers everything. I have suffered from a lot of pain in my shoulder and eye strain from sitting at the computer so long. A program that suggested that people to take a break from typing and suggest stretching exercises would be good for them. The program could avoid potential problems like neck pain, carpal tunnel, and eye strain.