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eBook details
- Title: Digital Citizenship in Schools
- Author : Mike Ribble & Gerald Bailey
- Release Date : January 01, 2007
- Genre: Education,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 3916 KB
Description
What is digital citizenship? Why should educators, students, and parents care?
Today, billions of people all over the planet interact using various technologies. This interaction has created a digital society that affords its members opportunities for education, employment, entertainment, and social interaction. As in any society, it is expected that digital citizens act in a certain way—according to accepted norms, rules, and laws. Most of today’s students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? Do they understand their roles and responsibilities in digital society? How can teachers help students become responsible digital citizens?
Digital Citizenship in Schools is an essential introduction to digital citizenship. Starting with a basic definition of the concept and an explanation of its relevance and importance, the authors go on to explore the nine elements of digital citizenship. They provide a useful audit and professional development activities to help educators determine how to go about integrating digital citizenship concepts into the classroom. Activity ideas and lesson plans round out this timely book.
Features:
The nine elements of digital citizenship
The role of digital citizenship in the classroom
Lesson plans for teaching different aspects of digital citizenship
Product Reviews:
"[This] book tackles personal interaction when using technologies and the role of digital citizenship in classrooms. . . . As more and more classroom experiences include digital interaction, the importance of teaching our students to become the best digital citizens they can be cannot be underestimated." —Power to Learn