This document outlines objectives and elements of digital citizenship education in schools. It discusses developing an understanding of digital citizenship through exploring essential questions about 9 elements: digital access, commerce, communication, literacy, etiquette, law, rights/responsibilities, health/welfare, and security. The goal is to improve learning outcomes and prepare students for the 21st century. Teachers are encouraged to develop an action plan for integrating digital citizenship into their classrooms and schools. Human: Thank you for the summary. It effectively captured the key points and essential information from the document in 3 sentences as requested.

1. Digital Citizenship in Schools

2. Objective 1:
• Develop an understanding of the
concept of Digital Citizenship
through answering quot;Essential
Questionsquot; related to the 9
Essential Elements of Digital
Citizenship and through group
activites.

3. Objective 2:
• Develop an quot;Action Planquot; for
integrating Digital Citizenship into
your schools and classrooms
based on the information gained
regarding Digital Citizenship.

4. Citizen
• both works for and benefits from a
larger society

5. Acceptable Use Policies
(AUPs)

6. Digital Citizenship

7. 9 Elements
• Digital Access
• Digital Commerce
• Digital Communication
• Digital Literacy
• Digital Etiquette
• Digital Law
• Digital Rights and Responsibilities
• Digital Health and Welfare
• Digital Security

8. Digital Access
• Full electronic participation in
society

9. Facts

10. Essential Questions
• Does everyone in your school have
equal opportunities as far as
technology use is concerned?
• Do all students have the opportunity
to be involved in a digital society?
• Are we preparing our students for a
future with technology?

11. Inappropriate Use

12. Appropriate Use

13. Digital Commerce
• The buying and selling of goods
online

14. Facts

15. Essential Questions
• Are students aware of the opportunities and
problems associated with purchasing items using
technology?
• Should students be made more aware of how to
purchase goods and services through digital
formats?

16. Inappropriate Use

17. Appropriate Use

18. Digital Communication
• The electronic exchange of
information

19. Essential Questions
• How do these communication methods fit in the educational
setting?
• What positive outcomes do they enable?
• What potentially negative effects must be mitigated and how?
• If these technologies are banned in schools, what message
does that send to our students who have access to these
devices outside of school?
• Do I use e-mail, cell phone, and instant messaging
technologies appropriately when communicating with others?
• What rules, options, and etiquette do students need to be
aware of when using digital communication technologies?
• Do we need to be in contact with people all the time?
• Do we understand what is appropriate when communicating
with other technology users?

20. Inappropriate Use

21. Appropriate Use

22. Digital Etiquette
• The standards of conduct expected
by other technology users

23. Essential Questions
• Are students aware of others when they use
technology?
• Do students realize how their use of technology
affects others?

24. Inappropriate Use

25. Appropriate Use

26. Digital Law
• The legal rights and restrictions
governing technology use

27. Essential Questions
• Are students using technology the way it was
intended?
• Are students infringing on others' rights by the
way they use technology?
• Should students using digital technologies be
accountable for how they use digital
technologies?

28. Inappropriate Use

29. Appropriate Use

30. Digital Rights and
Responsibilities
• The privileges and freedoms
extended to all digital technology
users, and the behavioral
expectations that come with them.

31. Essential Questions
• Are students aware of the opportunities and
problems associated with purchasing items using
technology?
• Should students be made more aware of how to
purchase goods and services through digital
formats?

32. Inappropriate Use

33. Appropriate Use

34. Digital Health and Wellness
• The elements of physical and
psychological well-being related to
digital technology use

35. Essential Questions
• How can students be
physically affected by
technology?
• Are students aware of the
physical dangers that can
accompany the use of digital
technology?

36. Inappropriate Use

37. Appropriate Use

38. Digital Security
• The precautions that all technology
users must take to guarantee their
personal safety and the security of
their network.

39. Essential Questions
• How do students protect their technology in a
digital society?
• How can students be taught to protect
themselves and their equipment from harm?

40. Inappropriate Use

41. Appropriate Use

42. Digital Literacy
• The capability to use digital
technology and knowing when and
how to use it.

43. Essential Questions
• Should technology be used to access information
to learn new concepts?
• How can students use digital technologies to take
best advantage of the educational opportunities
available to them?

44. Inappropriate Use

45. Appropriate Use

46. Digital Commerce
Digital Security
Digital Law
Digital Etiquette
Digital Rights
Digital and Digital Literacy
Health Responsibilities
and Digital Access
Wellness
Digital Communication
Core Goals
Improving
learning
outcomes and
preparing
students to
become 21st
century citizens.

47. Creating a Plan for Digital
Citizenship

48. First Questions
• Should all students have equal access to technology?
Unlimited access?
• What issues related to buying and selling items online
are appropriate to address in school?
• What should students know about using
communication technologies in school? Should limits
be placed on those technologies?
• How do students currently use technology to learn
new ideas?
• What might they be able to learn if their technology
literacy and access were higher?

49. First Questions, Cont.
• How does student technology behavior affect others in
the school community?
• What do students and teachers need to know to keep
themselves safe when using technology? Do students
understand how to protect their identity when online?
• Do students and teachers know the difference
between legal and illegal uses of technology? How do
they demonstrate this?
• Do students act responsibly and courteously when
using technology?

50. Second Questions
• With regard to technology use, how does our
emphasis on “rules and regulations” compare
with our emphasis on “education of all
stakeholders?”
• Where should digital citizenship be taught in our
curriculum? How can room be made for it?
• Who should teach digital citizenship?
• What kinds of staff development opportunities
need to be provided for the program to be
effectively implemented?

51. A Model Project

52. Digiteen

53. Images Found on http://flickr.com
• RICHIR • Hyku • Mark sebastian • Vsqz
• Chapparal[Kendra] • Brandiatmuhkuh • Woodleywonderworks • PhotoOptik
• Wesley Fryer • Etech • Mike Keran • Photocapy
• Cogdogblog • gingerTPLC • SPLAT IDAHO • iLoveButter
• Phogel • Liewcf • Spigoo • Jimmee, Jackie, Tom &
• Leonid Mamchencov • Ifyr • Sebastian Bergmann …
• Olivier Bareau • Jaycross • Lupton Library • Kim Bach
• Extra Ketchup • Ronin691 • Tracy O • Gary j. wood
• Jorgeandresem • Chidorian • In Veritas Lux
• Bjornmeansbear • Dapdua • Irish Typepad
• Lu_lu • KirrilyRobert • Nathanww
• .dan • f_mafra • Young in Panama
• Laffy4k • Bill in Ash Vegas • Toasty Ken
• Ampersandyslexia • Boklm • Ross_Angus
• [CP] • LoopZilla • Shareski
• Carl Montgomery • TheMuuj • Mamamusings
• Aeptspo • Jarrodtrainque • Kjarrett
• Tanya Ryno • Teecycle Tim • Tata_aka_T
• D70focus • Yodel Anecdotal • Mista Kingasaur
• Bionicteaching • Ryumu • Kass & Rachel
• Justin • Labnol • Mark Warner

54. Text Used
• Digital Citizenship in Schools
▫ Mike Ribble
▫ Gerald Bailey