Raising good digital citizens

What is digital citizenship? Why digital citizenship important to us? Actually digital citizenship is a concept for teachers and parents to understand what children should know to us technology appropriate ( Ribble 2014). Digital citizenship is more than just a technology tool: it is a way to prepare students / technology users for society full of technology.

·         Today's kids need new skills to behave safely and responsibly online.

·         Good digital citizenship follows the same basic rules as good citizenship in the offline world.

·         Filters only prevent some kinds of unsuitable material being accessed via your computer; parents still need to be vigilant.

·         It's important for parents to model good online behaviour – such as courtesy, obeying the law (not downloading something illegally) and protecting yourself.

For extra reading click on the title blow:-

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/digital-citizenship

http://digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html

Reference

 Ribble, M. (2014). Nine elements of digital citizenship. Retrieved may  11, 2014