The education world is going through a complete overhaul while exploring magnificent digital applications such as social media networks, online games, and educational apps used with BYOD and other technology. However, as 92 percent of teens are going online daily and nearly three-quarters of kids age 0-8 are using online apps, it is essential to talk about their protection and ethical duties towards online media. Giving students a solid understanding of how they are expected to behave while utilizing BYOD in and out of the class is the first step towards teaching them about digital citizenship.
Teachers can provide short surveys to analyze various aspects of the Digital Footprint and let students reflect on their actions before teaching them about digital citizenship. This can be followed by a detailed digital citizenship curriculum. Please click on the link to visit a website on digital citizenship in your free time and access the detailed unit plan. This site is designed for high school students: grade 10-12 in particular. The objective of the case study is for students to gain a greater self-awareness of acceptable digital etiquette and ultimately improve their reputation as digital citizens in the 21st Century.
