Dr. Minnie Ladores, Frostburg State University, USA

Dr. Elif Bengu, Okan University, Turkey

Digital Citizenship

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Think about the day you

bought a new

gadget…

digital driver license

Image source: http://cyber-space-war.blogspot.com/2014_04_01_archive.html

There are rules in navigating technology,

and you need to learn the rules.

Mike Ribble & Gerald Baily, Learning & Leading with TechnologyInternational Society for Technology in Education

Digital citizenship can be described as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.

- Dr. Mike Ribble

Digital Access

Digital Commerce

Digital Literacy

Digital Etiquette

Digital Health and Wellness

Digital Law

Digital Communi-

cationDigital

Security

Digital Rights & Responsibilities

Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship

• Which of the nine elements are addressed in schools (within the researchers’ area of residence)?

• Which of the elements are minimally covered?

Research Questions

• Questions based on Dr. Ribble’s book, Digital Citizenship in Schools, 2nd edition.

Permission to use was requested and given• Convenience sampling (Turkey, USA)• Voluntary• Translated to Turkish

Digital Citizenship

Survey

• Our students have access to technology.• Our students have access to the Internet.• Our students do not have access to the Internet.• I assign work that require the use of the Internet.

• I assign work that require the use of technology.

• Other

Digital Access

• In my classes, I discuss with my students how to interact appropriately online

• I teach my students email etiquette, for example using appropriate language.

• I do not allow my students to use their cell phones during exams.

• I do not allow my students to use their cellphones during the class 

• I have a web site or blog in which students can publish their work for the public to see.

• I teach my students how to communicate information using technology, e.g. creating posters or newsletters.

• Other

Digital Communication

• I teach my students the basics of searching for information through the Internet.

• I teach my students how to evaluate information they get online.

• I teach my students to use technology appropriate in my class (e.g. Excel for Math)

• In my classes, students learn about computer hardware and software

• I teach my students what to do if they encounter a problem while using technology.

• Other

Digital Literacy

• I have talked to my students about how to buy and sell online.

• I inform my students about safe practices when buying items from the Internet.

• I encourage my students to sell items online.• In my class, students learn how to sell items on the

Internet.• I have a formal lesson teaching students how to buy

and sell online.

• Other

Digital Commerce

• I discuss with my students why cyberbullying is bad.

• I remind my students to be respectful in their emails, text messages, and other online communication.

• I remind students to be careful of information they post about themselves. I discuss our school's technology policies with my students.

• I teach my students about "netiquette.”• Other

Digital Etiquette

• I teach my students about the copyright law.• I discuss with my students the appropriate and

inappropriate uses of technology.• I caution my students against illegal technology use.• In my classes, we discuss music and images that students

can and cannot use for their projects.• I teach my students about identity theft.

• Other

Digital Law

• I know my school's Acceptable Use Policy.• I teach my students about our school's Acceptable Use Policy.• I teach my students how to cite their sources.• I teach my students their rights and responsibilities when using

technology.• We have a system in place where students can report

cyberbullying, threats or other inappropriate use of technology.• We have a system in place to prevent students from cheating

using technology.• Other

Digital Rights & Responsibilities

• I model safety in the classroom and expect my students to do the same.

• I teach my students proper posture while using computers.• I teach my students healthy practices when using computers.• I show my students stretches they can do while working on the

computer (desktop yoga).• Our school use furniture that are ergonomically appropriate for

our students.  • Other

Digital Health & Wellness

• I have talked to my students about how to buy and sell online.

• I inform my students about safe practices when buying items from the Internet.

• I encourage my students to sell items online.• In my class, students learn how to sell items on the

Internet.• I have a formal lesson teaching students how to buy

and sell online.

• Other

Digital Security

Participants and

Results

Frostburg, Maryland, USA

• 37 Participants during the Zest for Tech Conference, June 2014

• 36 are public school teachers

• Number of years teaching: 0 – 35, average of 14

Frostburg, Maryland, USA

• 37 Participants during the Zest for Tech Conference, June 2014

• 36 are public school teachers

• Number of years teaching: 0 – 35, average of 14

Frostburg State University

• 37 Participants during the Zest for Tech Conference, June 2014

• 36 are public school teachers

• Number of years teaching: 0 – 35, average of 14

Zest for Tech 2014

• 37 Participants during the Zest for Tech Conference, June 2014

• 36 are public school teachers

• Number of years teaching: 0 – 35, average of 14

• 37 Participants during the Zest for Tech Conference, June 2014

• 36 are public school teachers• Number of years teaching: 0 – 35, average

of 14

Frostburg, Maryland, USA

Frostburg Participants

Primary Elementary

Middle High School

Adult

• International Society of Technology in Education• National Educational Technology Standards for Students

• Standard 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use

of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that

supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship

ISTE NETS-S

Frostburg Results

Digital A

ccess

Digital C

ommunication

Digital Li

terac

y

Digital C

ommerce

Digital E

tiquette

Digital La

w

Digital R

ights

and Res

ponsibiliti

es

Digital H

ealth an

d Welln

ess

Digital S

ecurit

y0

20406080

100120

Number of Items Selected

• “The media teacher takes care of this.”• “Not applicable.” (primary school

teachers)• “Working on it.”

Frostburg Comments

Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Participants

Teaching in ____ institution

• 35 Participants• Private university and the high

school that is affiliated with this research university

• Convenience sampling method• Google form• Voluntarily

Istanbul Participants

Teaching in ____ institution

Private91%

Public9%

Affiliation

Istanbul Participants

Pre-school4%

Elementary9%

Midschool13%

Highschool9%

Preparatory29%

Undergraduate20%

Graduate16%

Grade Levels Taught

Educational Science16%

Foreign Languages49%

Math14%

Literacy8%

Social Sci-

ences5%

Cop-uter Sci-

ences3% Art

5%

Subject Areas

Istanbul Participants

0-521%

6-1025%

11-1524%

16-2015%

21-253%

26-303%

31-356%

36-403%

years they have been teaching

Istanbul Results

Digital Access Digital Communi-

cation

Digital Literacy Digital Commerce

Digital Rights and Respon-

sibilities

Digital Health and Wellness

Digital Security Digital Etiquette

Digital Law0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Number of Items Selected

• “They have all the knowledge that they need about digital literacy.”

• “They have all the knowledge that they need about digital commerce.”

• “I recommend websites that they can use.” (Digital Literacy)

• “Not applicable.” (primary school teachers) (Digital Commerce)

• “I am providing information on plagiarism.” (Digital Law)• “This is not my field to teach.” (Digital Law) (Digital

Health and Wellness) (Digital Security)• “I am not providing any information about this topic.”

(Digital Commerce) (Digital Health and Wellness) (Digital Rights and Responsibilities)

Istanbul Comments

Frostburg Top 3: Digital access, literacy & rights and responsibilities

Istanbul Top 3: Digital access, literacy & communication

Minimally addressed: Commerce, Health & Wellness, Security

Comparison

Survey from other countries: Cultural factors that impact the value of teaching digital citizenship

Whose job is it?

How do we teach digital citizenship? Specific teaching ideas and strategies

Next Steps

If you’d like to collaborate with us on this project, please send us an email at

Elif – benguelif@gmail.com Minnie – minnieladores@gmail.com

Thank you!

WCCI

2014