digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibit intelligent Technology behavior and makes good choices when using technology.
Let me allow first to explain, where it begin. Digital citizen was first recorded in 1990-1995. This is the historical usage of digital citizen or internet. It is vast computer network linking smaller computer network worldwide. The internet includes commercial, educational, government and other networks, all of which use the same set of communication protocols. As a result in engaging in this Digital world, we need to be aware in using the internet the same as being good citizens that everyone will benefit of its result.
Digital citizenship can be defined as engaging in appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology. There are so many guidelines and social ethical with regards in the use of technology tools. This article emphasizes the netiquette’s of the students how they approach the digital technology. So here as what i have collected based on the realiable sources.
Promote International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for Students
Standard 5: Digital Citizenship - Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students:
advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.
Develop stand-alone units as well as materials that can be integrated across the curriculum.
Integrate social technology into a current events lesson.
Integrate Google Earth, email notifications and other technology into study of Earthquakes. Example: The Did You Feel It page combines maps and community responses.
Intellectual Property and the Copyright Law
Young people need to understand copyright law.
Intellectual Property and Issues of Ownership. Half of teens have posted their original work online (Common Sense Media, 2009). Many Terms of Use agreements take ownership of materials published at their website.
Copyright Law. Intended to protect developers, teens should get credit for the work they do and give credit for the work of others. Example: DeviantArt is popular with teens such as Hellrapter.
Copyleft Approach. Copyleft involved removals of restrictions related to distribution of materials. Go to Creative Commons and GNU General Public License to learn more. Many website post options for people who wish to share online. Example: Flickr
Teens, Derivative Works, and Social Networks. Young people need to be aware of their rights in terms of sharing, citing, and remixing. Example: YouTube, Scratch
Today, billions of people all over the planet interact using various technologies such as digital technology. This interaction created a digital society that will share their own creation, ideas and opinion that will contribute to our learnings. As a future Educator, i commit to use digital technology in right way according to accepted rules and laws. Being responsible as a digital citizen benefits others and will help them to for thier improvement. There is always a reminder for us to be responsible and wise citizens likewise in digital world, we need to think before we click, because remember it is just one click away..
References:
https://images.app.goo.gl/kDrSBpgkFmQWCec37
https://www.eduscapes.com/sessions/socialtech
https://www.virtuallibrary.info/digital-citizenship.html
