Mary Bradford

Mary Karen Bradford

Bachelor Degree in Career Education

Associate Degree in Electronics
Associate Degree Mechanical
Technology (Nuclear)

I have two daughters and three

grandkids. I was married to my late
husband for 35 years. I have been
widowed for four years.

My interest includes my grandkids,

designing online classes, thrift store or
clearance shopping, reading, and writing
true stories about my dog, Rufus.

Digital Citizenship Survey Digital Citizenship Survey

Response Spreadsheet Spreadsheet

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Digital Citizenship
1. What is digital citizenship
Digital citizenship provides students with a direction in their use of technology. Educators and
students need to understand the responsibilities and risks of digital technology. A digital citizen
is a person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Internet and other
digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly in social and civic activities.

2. In your own words, provide an overview of the 9 elements of digital citizenship

1. Digital access is full electronic participation in society.
Digital Access is:
making sure that all students have equal access to digital tools like laptops,
digital cameras and the Internet;
providing time and equipment for students with special needs;
making students aware of locations and resources that can be used off campus.

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Groups that are disenfranchised by lack of technology access include families who do
not have the financial ability to have technology in the home, school districts that have
too few computers for their students, and rural schools that lack access to high-speed
Internet connections.

2. Digital commerces the electronic buying and selling of goods.

Digital Commerce is:
using computers to buy and sell items on commercial websites and
auction sites;
subscribing and purchasing media using tools like iTunes.
An example of an inappropriate digital commerce would be when students purchase
goods online without knowing how to protect their identity which leaves them open to
identity theft.
3. Digital communication is the electronic exchange of information.
Digital communication is exchanging information using:
email
cell phones
instant messaging
text messaging
web pages/blogs/wikis
Do not post communication about vacation plans, your income, or anything that might
endanger you or someone else. Do not post anything about your personal feelings about
your job or relationships
4. Digital literacy is the process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of
technology.
Digital Literacy is:
learning about the basics of using a computer;
evaluating online resources to make sure they are truthful and accurate;
learning how to find information on a specific topic on the Internet.
Teachers use digital technologies in new and innovative ways, such as creating content
for the web that can be accessed by students away from the classroom is an example of
appropriate digital literacy.
5. Digital etiquette is the electronic standards of conduct or procedure.
Digital Etiquette is :
using technology in a way that doesn't affect others negatively
using technology only when it is appropriate
respecting others online by not posting information that is hurtful or
untrue.
If a friend sends an email that says mean things about another person, it is not ok to
forward the message to other classmates.
6. Digital law is using and sharing information legally.
Digital law is:
understanding how to use and share music, photos, and movies legally;
creating original works that are free from plagiarism;
respecting the privacy of others and the integrity of networks in terms
of passwords and data

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Students understand what can be downloaded without charge and what is

considered copyrighted material and should be paid for. An example of illegal
technology is when students download copyrighted music from social networking or
file-sharing sites
7. Digital rights & responsibilities is being electronic responsibility for your actions and
deeds.
Digital Rights and Responsibility is:
following Acceptable Use Policies;
using technology responsibly;
reporting inappropriate use of technology resources.
Students using material from the Internet without properly citing the source is
an example of inappropriate digital rights and responsibility.
8. Digital health & wellness is physical well-being in a digital technology world.
Digital Health and Wellness is:
using proper hand placement and posture when keyboarding;
balancing time spent using digital tools with time spent offline
Teachers not modeling proper ergonomics and ignoring the possible harmful physical
effects when using technology is an example of inappropriate digital health and
wellness.
9. Digital security is taking electronic precautions to guarantee safety.
Digital security is:
protecting hardware and network security by using secure and secret
passwords;
protecting personal security by not posting personal information online.
When the student opens an email attachment with the virus protection disabled, it
could install a virus into the computer causing it to crash, or allowing sensitive
information to be stolen.

3. Provide examples of how you can practice and/or teach three different digital citizenship
elements in your current or future work setting, through (1) focusing on your individual use of
technology and/or (2) teaching/training others to be responsible with technology use.
1. Example 1 - Digital Literacy - Using a digital technology such as edmodo to provide
feedback on an electrical safety checklist
2. Example 2 - Digital law - Discuss copyright and fair use laws when students begin
researching renewable energy sources for an online discussion forum. Discuss with the
student how they would want other people to use their work, make a profit off it or
alter it.
3. Example 3 - Digital communication - Collaborative work on a emerging technologies
paper using Google Drive.

Analysis:

100 % polled agree that students need to know who they are talking to.
40 % polled believe that you should never give any personal information online.
5 % polled believe that giving personal information should be given if the information is needed.
55 % Did not have an opinion about giving personal information.

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65 % polled believed that false identities can be traced to real individuals through IP addresses and clues
from online interactions.
35 % polled did not believe that false identities could be traced.
If encountering a cyberbully the consensus was to report or ignore the bully.
The consensus was that you should not physically meet a person that you have met online.
71 % of teens and kids believed it was ok to download copyrighted music for free
84 % of adults believed it was not ok to download copyrighted music for free.
100 % polled adults and kids believed that you should act toward other internet users the way you
would want them to act toward you.
10 % polled believed information deleted from the internet is permanent.
85 % polled believed information deleted from the internet is not permanent.
50 % polled believed sharing information on the internet could be illegal.
100 % polled believed that someone could have a false online identity and could have intentions to
harm you if you physically met them.
95 % polled believed you could lose real life opportunities if you engaged in swearing, racism, insulting
others online, and posting inappropriate photos or videos.
Only 45 % polled believed that hijacking online conversations with irrelevant or pointless contributions is
considered trolling.

Reference:

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http://www.nzceta.co.nz/Pages/digital_technologies.htm

Citizenship in a Digital World - Activity Sheet. (2015). Retrieved September 22, 2016, from
http://ideas.demco.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2015/09/DigitalCitizenshipActivityGuide.pdf

[Digital Citizenship]. (2016). Retrieved September 25, 2016, from

http://blogs.egusd.net/digitalcitizenship/resources/

Digital Citizenship [Edvolution Info]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://edvolution.info/students-not-

the-only-one-in-need-of-digital-citizenship-lessons

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http://www.teachinctrl.org/resources/survey.php

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Ribble, M., Ross T., and Bailey G. (2004). Digital citizenship: Addressing Appropriate Technology
Behavior. Retrieved from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/uploads/1stLL.pdf

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