Students today have always had technology in their lives, so many teachers
assume their students are competent tech users – more competent, in fact, than
themselves. In reality, not all students are as tech savvy as teachers might
assume, and not all teachers are as incompetent as they fear. Even when students
are comfortable using technology, they may not be using it appropriately.
Likewise, educators of all skill levels may not understand how to use technology
effectively. Both students and teachers need to become members of a digital
citizenry.
In this essential exploration of digital citizenship, Mike Ribble provides a
framework for asking what we should be doing with respect to technology so we
can become productive and responsible users of digital technologies. Included in
this new edition:
- The nine elements of digital citizenship and how to
incorporate them in the classroom
- Professional development activities to instill
citizenship concepts
- Changes to the technology landscape, new tools and
devices
- Lesson plans, correlated to ISTE Standards, for teaching different aspects
of digital citizenship
About the Author
Mike Ribble has served as a classroom
teacher, a secondary school administrator, a network manager, and a university
instructor. His nine elements of digital citizenship have informed audiences
around the world and inspired dialog around responsible technology use. Ribble
has presented at national and international conferences and started the ISTE
Digital Citizenship PLN. He offers resources for teaching digital citizenship on
his website (digitalcitizenship.org
).