EDT6030 Digital Citizenship
Courtney Gardner

• Definition of Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship encompasses the rights and responsiblities of all technology users. "As the definition states, a citizen both works for and benefits from a larger society. The concept of digital citizenship, then, reinforces the positive aspects of technology so that everyone can work and play in this digital world" (Ribble, M. & Bailey, G.D., 2007, p.16).

o Digital citizenship is essential in today's schools. In our current society, technology plays a major role in most people's lives. Technology is not limited to a specific type of person, rather most people interact with some form of technology on a daily basis. It is important for all technology users to understand the rules of belonging to the digital world.  

o The EDT 6030 Digital Citizenship website will provide basic information about being a digital citizen. It covers the definition of digital citizenship and various topics regarding digital access, digital communication and digital rights and responsibilites.  

o The website is geared for third grade elementary students and teachers so that they may be better prepared to act as a digital citizen and understand important topics that relate to using technology.

http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?title=Digital_Citizenship_Rights_and_Responsibilities&video_id=59136
A short video about digital citizenship for students.

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