New citizenship for a digital age: 21st century digital citizenship education
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2015-12-17
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Fong, Jarod J.
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The focus of the following literature review and project is on the need for digital citizenship to be included as a mandatory part of the school curriculum. Many students enter elementary school already experienced with technology use, and by the intermediate grades are beginning to explore social media. The literature review focuses on research about digital citizenship and looks at students as current and future contributors to Web 2.0. The project, a collaborative website, is a digital citizenship and digital literacy resource for educators of all grade levels and experience levels in technology. It includes information, resources, and lesson ideas that any educator can use to introduce and teach digital citizenship and digital literacy to their students; effectively teaching these concepts will require a community approach. The website allows for access and collaboration by all interested in the digital growth and development of children.
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digital citizenship, digital literacy, educational technology, edtech, cyberbullying, digital footprint, digital tatoo, digital identity, online identity, social media, internet safety, digital resources, Web 2.0, online safety, citizenship, education, 21st century