This week, my students and I embarked on beginning to understand digital citizenship. We kicked it off by having discussion based conversation concerning what it meant to be a digital citizen and have a presence within the social media world. Then we watched a video that highlighted how not being aware and social media and following some basic rules, could train wreck a successful person. The video showcased a decorated swimmer who was going to college on a scholarship. His parents were proud of him, his teammates respected him, and his teachers praised him. He made a poor decision to drink at a party and then made an even worse decision when he posted pictures of him doing so on the internet. As a result of his actions and postings, he could lose his scholarship, the respect of his parents and teachers, and be kicked off the swimming team. My students and I discussed some other issues that could result due to social media. We then tried to problem solve how issues like Eduardo's and the swimming team could be avoided.
I suggested to the students that there were readings that existed that explained how to properly have an existence on the internet and how to be a good digital citizen. We looked at some of those and then decided that we would write a pledge or a "rule" for ourselves within our classroom.
In the AUP for the state of WV 3.1 of the policy states: An effective public education system develops students who are globally aware, engaged within their communities, and capable of managing their lives and careers to succeed in a digital world".
Since our state values the importance of being able to succeed in a digital world, it's of essence of our students to understand the foundation of being a digital citizen in a digital world. In creating a pledge together, after we have explored the policies and meanings, it will help us to better fulfill the statement made by the WV Dept. of Education.
After we came up with the pledge for our class, I asked the students to reflect on the activity and to express how they will apply it their daily lives. Below are two of the students responses:
After we completed this activity, I realized that the majority of students already know in general that they should be mindful when they are using social media. They know that they should follow copyright laws and they know that they could possibly get in trouble for not doing so. When we attempt to convey to students the risks of underage drinking and driving, we often times bring in guest speakers. Either law enforcement officers, paramedics, or close relatives affected by drinking and driving speak to the students. This really helps more than a video like the one we watched. In the future I think that I would have the discussion, I liked the guiding questions but I would have a guest speak to accompany the video and questions.
Activity Standards Followed:
ISTE Students - Standard 2: Communication and collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to
communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and
contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers,
experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively
to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global
awareness by engaging with learners of
other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original
works or solve problems
Standard 4 - 4. Critical thinking, problem solving,
and decision making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan
and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using
appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and
significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution
or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions
and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse
perspectives to explore alternative solutions
Standard 5 - 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 Teachers -
Standard 1 - 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning
and creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,
teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate
experiences that advance student learning,
creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face
and virtual environments.
a. Promote, support, and model creative
and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues
and solving authentic problems using digital
tools and resources
c. Promote student reflection using collaborative
tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual
understanding and thinking, planning, and
creative processes
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by
engaging in learning with students, colleagues,
and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Standard 4 - 4. Promote and model digital citizenship
and responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal
issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in
their professional practices.
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal,
and ethical use of digital information and
technology, including respect for copyright,
intellectual property, and the appropriate
documentation of sources
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by
using learner-centered strategies providing
equitable access to appropriate digital tools
and resources
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and
responsible social interactions related to the
use of technology and information
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and
global awareness by engaging with colleagues
and students of other cultures using digital age
communication and collaboration tools
WV 21st Standards -
I suggested to the students that there were readings that existed that explained how to properly have an existence on the internet and how to be a good digital citizen. We looked at some of those and then decided that we would write a pledge or a "rule" for ourselves within our classroom.
In the AUP for the state of WV 3.1 of the policy states: An effective public education system develops students who are globally aware, engaged within their communities, and capable of managing their lives and careers to succeed in a digital world".
Since our state values the importance of being able to succeed in a digital world, it's of essence of our students to understand the foundation of being a digital citizen in a digital world. In creating a pledge together, after we have explored the policies and meanings, it will help us to better fulfill the statement made by the WV Dept. of Education.
After we came up with the pledge for our class, I asked the students to reflect on the activity and to express how they will apply it their daily lives. Below are two of the students responses:
After we completed this activity, I realized that the majority of students already know in general that they should be mindful when they are using social media. They know that they should follow copyright laws and they know that they could possibly get in trouble for not doing so. When we attempt to convey to students the risks of underage drinking and driving, we often times bring in guest speakers. Either law enforcement officers, paramedics, or close relatives affected by drinking and driving speak to the students. This really helps more than a video like the one we watched. In the future I think that I would have the discussion, I liked the guiding questions but I would have a guest speak to accompany the video and questions.
Activity Standards Followed:
ISTE Students - Standard 2: Communication and collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to
communicate and work collaboratively, including
at a distance, to support individual learning and
contribute to the learning of others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers,
experts, or others employing a variety of digital
environments and media
b. Communicate information and ideas effectively
to multiple audiences using a variety of media
and formats
c. Develop cultural understanding and global
awareness by engaging with learners of
other cultures
d. Contribute to project teams to produce original
works or solve problems
Standard 4 - 4. Critical thinking, problem solving,
and decision making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan
and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using
appropriate digital tools and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems and
significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution
or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions
and/or make informed decisions
d. Use multiple processes and diverse
perspectives to explore alternative solutions
Standard 5 - 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 Teachers -
Standard 1 - 1. Facilitate and inspire student learning
and creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,
teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate
experiences that advance student learning,
creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face
and virtual environments.
a. Promote, support, and model creative
and innovative thinking and inventiveness
b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues
and solving authentic problems using digital
tools and resources
c. Promote student reflection using collaborative
tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual
understanding and thinking, planning, and
creative processes
d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by
engaging in learning with students, colleagues,
and others in face-to-face and virtual environments
Standard 4 - 4. Promote and model digital citizenship
and responsibility
Teachers understand local and global societal
issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in
their professional practices.
a. Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal,
and ethical use of digital information and
technology, including respect for copyright,
intellectual property, and the appropriate
documentation of sources
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners by
using learner-centered strategies providing
equitable access to appropriate digital tools
and resources
c. Promote and model digital etiquette and
responsible social interactions related to the
use of technology and information
d. Develop and model cultural understanding and
global awareness by engaging with colleagues
and students of other cultures using digital age
communication and collaboration tools
WV 21st Standards -
21C.S.9-12.1
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The student
will access, analyze, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in
a variety of forms using appropriate technology skills and communicate that
information in an appropriate oral, written, or multimedia format.
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21C.O.9-12.2.LS1
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Student engages in a critical thinking
process that supports synthesis and conducts evaluation using complex
criteria.
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21C.S.9-12.3
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The student
will exhibit leadership, ethical behavior, respect for others; accept
responsibility for personal actions considering the impact on others; take
the initiative to plan and execute tasks; and interact productively as a
member of a group.
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