After watching all of the videos and reading the chapters I do not believe there is a difference between citizenship and digital citizenship. The only difference is that one is face to face and the other is online. They both require being kind, respectful, responsible, and doing no harm. Digital citizenship is now just as important as citizenship because everyone who is everyone has some kind of device that connects them to the technology world. We need to make sure everyone knows how to follow the necessary precautions and safety when online. We also need to make sure that everyone follows the code of ethics knowing how to treat people and how to show professionalism when online. After reading about the nine elements of digital citizenship I think that number five the digital etiquette is most important to my class. As a kindergarten teacher I am the first person to introduce our students to online activities that are educational. My students might have been online at home but more than likely have not been talked to about digital etiquette. It is very important that our students learn about how and what is expected of them once they interact with the digital world. I feel it is important to talk about this early on rather than waiting and taking the chance for something bad to happen. At the age of 2 years old our children are starting to make a digital footprint and are now getting on and interacting with the digital world. So, I feel that it is necessary that as soon as the children come into schools we need to educate them on how to act and be active in the digital world. Kearsley, K. (2005, February 23). Lawmaker wants to prevent cyberbullying. USA Today. Retrieved from http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolocy/2005-02-23-cyberbulling_x.hem. Ribble, M. (2015). Digital citizenship in schools: Nine elements all students should know. (3rd ed.). Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology. To hear more about my thoughts and find resources please visit my Digital Citizenship page
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AuthorMy name is Andrea Miller. I am a Kindergarten teacher in the greater Grand Rapids area. I love getting feedback and learning new ways to teach material to my students. I love getting them excited about learning and gaining a love for school. Archives
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