Just as in any other community (physical or virtual), being an active member is expected and having standards is typical. It is the same online. Digital citizenship is just like the norms, values and rules we have in our own communities.
The three most important things on being a good digital citizen are safety on the Internet, respect for others, and active participation.
Safety is of great importance due to the high accessibility on the Internet. Students must know what NOT to share.
Students must respect the work of others in an effort to not diminish the originators credit for things they created and shared. The web is there for the sharing, but one must give create for all borrowed works. And always respect the free speech of all contributors.
Lastly, participate in online communities so your voice is heard and your ideas help shape the information shared with the world. Using the Internet without ever communicating, sharing, or collaborating is like living in this country and never voting but expecting change.
Teaching the ideas of digital citizenship should come first before allowing our students to participate on the Internet. How to teach these very necessary skills is the question. I would teach them in mini lessons well in advance of assigning a task requiring Internet assistance. This would provide time to demonstrate the pros and cons of a good digital citizen.
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