1. Digital Citizenship and Netiquette:
Mastering the Basics
Miss Lyle E. Fernandez, MA
High School Faculty, Miriam College
TOF 3 – October 31, 2013

2. GOAL
Serving as role models to learners
in terms of observing netiquette in
the digital community.

3. OBJECTIVES
• Develop an understanding of the concepts
of
a. Digital Citizenship
b. Essential Elements of Digital Citizenship
c. Netiquette
• Compare and contrast face-to-face versus
online discussions.
(adapted from Kraft. J, 2009)

4. Let’s check this out…
A conversation between a digital native and immigrant.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED5RBkNuQeY

6. Digital Native
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born after the introduction of
digital technology.
use online services like
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
on various digital technologies,
such as smart phones or a
tablet device.
have blended their online life
with their offline life.
vs.
Digital Immigrant
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born before the introduction of
digital technology.
the popular technology for
them was radio, TV,
newspapers and books.
are adapting to the digital
technology introduced during
their life time.
created the digital technology
used by Digital Natives.
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Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant?
Sullivan,B. (2011)

7. Students Today:
• Are comfortable using
technology in their
everyday lives.
• Do not always use it
appropriately.
• Need to learn the
tools to become
responsible citizens in
a digital society.
Digital Citizenship
Velazquez, P. (2010)

8. Teachers Today:
• Cannot assume
students know how to
use technology
responsibly just
because they know
how to use it.
• Should provide active
direction to students.

9. Schools Today:
• Should help students
understand that
digital technology
makes them citizens
of the world.
• Should develop a
school-wide digital
citizenship program.

10. Digital Citizenship in the 21st Century
The #1 Goal for
Digital Citizenship is
to teach
teachers, students
and parents what
are the basics of
technology issues
today (and help for
tomorrow).
Digital Citizenship
Velazquez, P. (2010)

11. • is one who
exhibits
intelligent
technology
behavior and
makes good
choices when
using
technology.
• the norms of
appropriate,
responsible
behavior with
regard to
technology
use.
Digital Citizenship: Using Technology Appropriately
Ribble, M. (2011)

12. Nine
Elements
of Digital
Citizenship
Digital Citizenship in Schools, 2007

13. Digital Access
full electronic participation in society.
To become productive citizens, we
need to be committed to make sure that
no one is denied digital access.

14. 1. Digital Access - full electronic participation in society.
Issues and Concerns:
• Do all students have access
throughout the day to technology?
• Do all students have access to
technology at home or in the
community?
• Do we open computer labs after
school or access in libraries?

15. Digital Communication
electronic exchange of information.
Now everyone has the opportunity
to communicate and collaborate with
anyone from anywhere and anytime.

16. 2. Digital Communication - electronic exchange of information
Issues and Concerns:
• Texting has become the preferred
method of communication, how does
this change interpersonal
communication?
• How do we teach communication
methods in a digital society?

17. Digital Literacy
process of teaching and learning about
technology and the use of technology.
Digital Citizenship involves
educating people in a new way. 21st
century learners need a high degree of
information literacy skills.

18. 3. Digital Literacy - process of teaching and learning about technology
Issues and Concerns:
• Technology infused learning is
becoming common place.
• Instruction on appropriate use has to
be taught as well as the technology
itself.
• Teachers need to learn how to create
lessons with technology that are
engaging.

19. Digital Security (self-protection)
electronic precautions to guarantee
safety.
As responsible citizens, we must
protect our information from outside
forces that might cause disruption or
harm.

20. 4. Digital Security (self-protection) electronic precautions to guarantee safety.
Issues and Concerns:
• Students need to learn how to protect
their data.
• Protecting personal security, identity
theft, phishing, online stalking.
• Protecting school security: hackers,
viruses
• Protecting community security: terrorist
threats

21. Digital Etiquette
electronic standards of conduct or
procedure.
It is not enough to create rules and
policy, we must teach everyone to
become responsible digital citizens in this
new society with appropriate behavior.

22. 5. Digital Etiquette - electronic standards of conduct or procedure.
Issues and Concerns:
• It is our job as educators to model
proper digital etiquette so that
students understand the subtle and
not so subtle rules when using
technology.
• Students need to realize how their use
of technology affects others.

23. Digital Rights & Responsibilities
those freedoms extended to everyone in a
digital world.
Basic digital rights must be
addressed, discussed, and understood
in the digital world. With these rights
also come responsibilities as well.

24. 6. Digital Rights & Responsibilities - those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
Issues and Concerns:
• Students need to be given a clear
understanding of the behavior that is
required from them.
Examples:
* Acceptable use policies, terms of use.
*Using online material ethically, citing
sources and requesting permission.
* Reporting cyber bullies, threats and
other inappropriate use.

25. Digital Commerce
electronic buying and selling of goods.
Technology users need to learn
about how to be effective consumers in
a new digital economy.

26. 7. Digital Commerce - electronic buying and selling of goods.
Issues and Concerns:
• Online purchasing has become an
important factor in student’s lives.
• Students often buy online without
understanding the consequences. Scams, identity theft, viruses, spyware.
• Students should be taught how to
protect privacy (credit card info, bank
numbers, or personal data).

27. Digital Law
electronic responsibility for actions
and deeds.
Digital law deals with the ethics of
technology within a society. Unethical
use manifests itself in form of theft and/or
crime.

28. 8. Digital Law - electronic responsibility for actions and deeds.
Issues and Concerns:
• Are students using technology the way
that it was intended or are they
infringing on the rights of others?
• Have we taught Copyright procedures
in our schools?
• Students need to be given a clear
understanding of the behavior that is
required from them.

29. Digital Health & Wellness
physical and psychological well-being in
a digital technology world.
Beyond the physical issues are those of
the psychological issues that are becoming
more prevalent . Users need to be taught that
there are inherent dangers of technology.

30. 9. Digital Health & Wellness - physical and psychological well-being in a digital world.
Issues and Concerns:
• Consider the elements of physical and
psychological well-being related to
digital technology use.
• Common health-related concerns:
Examples: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome,
Eyestrain, poor posture,
Internet addiction

31. Where are YOU on the…

33. Netiquette
• refers to etiquette on the Internet.
• Good netiquette involves respecting
others' privacy and not doing anything
online that will annoy or frustrate other
people.
• Three areas where good netiquette is
highly stressed are e-mail, online chat
and newsgroups.

34. The “Talk”
Yo! Wuzzzzzzup?
STRAIGHT? I hit u up cuz I
wanna tell u what happnd
in class 2day. GMBO IDK
We had a new QT in class
and he wuz totally TIGHT.
He and I talked 4 like the
whole period. NU will
never believe what he
said 2 me b4 he left, CYO
A3? Maybe 2NYT? OMG
P911 B4N BBL.

35. The Core Rules of Netiquette
by Virginia Shea
1. Remember the
human.
2. Adhere to the same
standards of
behavior online that
you follow in real life.

36. The Core Rules of Netiquette
by Virginia Shea
3. Know where you
are in cyberspace.
4. Respect other
people's time and
bandwidth.

37. The Core Rules of Netiquette
by Virginia Shea
5. Make yourself look
good online.
6. Share expert
knowledge.

38. The Core Rules of Netiquette
by Virginia Shea
7. Help keep flame
wars under control.
8. Respect other
people's privacy.

39. The Core Rules of Netiquette
by Virginia Shea
9. Don't abuse
your power.
10. Be forgiving of
other people's
mistakes.

40. The Role of Teachers
• Conduct yourself in a civil manner in the
online world, just like you would be
expected to behave in the offline world.
• Behave responsibly and compassionately in
all your online actions.
• Don't give out personal information online.
• Watch out for each other in your online
community and networks.

41. Characteristics that
make a digital citizen:
• Confident and capable of using Information
Communication Technologies ( ICT ).
• Uses and develops critical thinking skills in
cyberspace.
• Respects the concepts of privacy and
freedom of speech in a digital world
• Contributes and actively promotes the
values of digital citizenship.

42. Best Practices
Sample ICT Course outline with Comp. Lab. Guidelines

43. • Technological advances will continue
to take place. ICT is here to stay.
• As educators, we have the
responsibility to teach our students to
be responsible digital citizens.
• Let us embrace technology and
encourage our students to explore its
various forms.

44. Digital Citizenship Sites
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http://www.edmodo.com/publisher/digitalcitizenship
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http://digitalcitizenship.net/Home_Page.html
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http://edudemic.com/?s=digital+citizenship
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http://www.scoop.it/t/digital-citizenship-in-schools
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http://www.carnegiecyberacademy.com/funstuff.ht
ml#games

46. References:
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Digital Citizenship by Kraft, J. (2009)
http://www.slideshare.net/agapejen/digital-citizenship-presentation1548391
Building a Digital Citizenship Program Presented by The Digital Citizenship
Task Force Shorecrest Preparatory School, August 12, 2008
http://www.slideshare.net/mrsyingling/digital-citizenship-overview
Digital Citizenship by Priscila Velazquez (2010) www.digitalcitizenship.net
A Simple Guide to All that Teachers Need to Know about Digital
Citizenship http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/08/a-simpleguide-to-all-that-teachers.html
Are You a Digital Native or a Digital Immigrant? by Brian Sullivan (2011)
http://bigdesignevents.com/2011/08/are-you-a-digital-native-or-a-digitalimmigrant/
Digital Citizenship http://www.slideshare.net/mrsyingling/digitalcitizenship-overview
The Core Rules of Netiquette by Virginia Shea
http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html
Digital Citizenship by Ribble, M. (2013)
http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Home_Page.html