The document discusses responsible use of media and information. It defines digital literacy as the ability to appropriately use technology. Media plays a central role in information sharing and has a large influence. With growing technology use, developing digital citizenship through proper digital etiquette and conduct is important. Elements of digital citizenship include digital access, commerce, communication, literacy, health, law, rights, security and privacy. Netiquette rules include treating others with respect, acting ethically online, knowing context, respecting time and privacy, sharing knowledge helpfully, and forgiving mistakes.
The document discusses responsible use of media and information. It defines digital literacy as the ability to appropriately use technology. Media plays a central role in information sharing and has a large influence. With growing technology use, developing digital citizenship through proper digital etiquette and conduct is important. Elements of digital citizenship include digital access, commerce, communication, literacy, health, law, rights, security and privacy. Netiquette rules include treating others with respect, acting ethically online, knowing context, respecting time and privacy, sharing knowledge helpfully, and forgiving mistakes.
The document discusses responsible use of media and information. It defines digital literacy as the ability to appropriately use technology. Media plays a central role in information sharing and has a large influence. With growing technology use, developing digital citizenship through proper digital etiquette and conduct is important. Elements of digital citizenship include digital access, commerce, communication, literacy, health, law, rights, security and privacy. Netiquette rules include treating others with respect, acting ethically online, knowing context, respecting time and privacy, sharing knowledge helpfully, and forgiving mistakes.
The document discusses responsible use of media and information. It defines digital literacy as the ability to appropriately use technology. Media plays a central role in information sharing and has a large influence. With growing technology use, developing digital citizenship through proper digital etiquette and conduct is important. Elements of digital citizenship include digital access, commerce, communication, literacy, health, law, rights, security and privacy. Netiquette rules include treating others with respect, acting ethically online, knowing context, respecting time and privacy, sharing knowledge helpfully, and forgiving mistakes.
“Responsible Media User”? RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
• Digital Literacy/Technology Literacy - the
ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools.
• There are issues arising in the digital world
today with the growing trend in the use of technology. RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
• Media and other information providers play a
central role in information and communication processes.
• Media become the common outlet of self-
expression and creativity. Its huge influence spreads speedily across the globe. RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
• With this concern in ethical use of media and
information, inculcating Digital Citizenship is very crucial. RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
• Having full access to technology requires
continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use which refers to Digital Citizenship RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
• Digital Etiquette which pertains to electronic
standards of conduct or procedures and has to do with the process of thinking about others when using digital devices. Recognizing Online
• Proper conduct is a must and it has something
to do with “Netiquette” RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION
• Merriam- Webster dictionary defined
NETIQUETTE as set of rules about the proper and polite way to communicate with other people when using the internet. • Common issues in the digital world such as bashing and online bullying occur due to improper conduct online. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
1. Digital Access is the equitable
distribution of technology and not only understanding who has access to technology, but the limitations and consequences to those who have limited access to technology. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
2. Digital Commerce is the buying and
selling of goods. This principle focuses on making safe and informed decisions when purchasing or downloading materials online. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
3. Digital Communication is understanding
the different modes and mediums of digital technology and when to appropriately use them. For example, understanding when sending an email is appropriate versus sending a text message. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
4. Digital Etiquette is understanding
appropriate code of conduct and procedures when using mobile devices. It extends beyond recognizing bad behavior in that it actively encourages appropriate and responsible behavior online. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
5. Digital Literacy or Fluency is the process
of understanding technology, how to use it in its many forms, and how to adapt when new technologies are introduced. It also extends to internet usage and how to effectively search and evaluate information online. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
6. Digital Health & Welfare is maintaining
sound technological practices to promote physical and psychological wellness. Practicing eye safety and ergonomics, and balancing screen time and technology usage are all related to this important principle. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
7. Digital Law is understanding and
complying with online rules and policies, and how to use technology ethically. Digital law is broad and covers topics from spam to cyberbullying. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
8. Digital Rights & Responsibility are the
freedoms that extend to everyone online. Examples of this include right to privacy and free speech. ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
9. Digital Security & Privacy are electronic
precautions to bolster online safety. Secure passwords, not sharing passwords, backing up data, and antivirus protection are all examples of this principle. RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: REMEMBER THE HUMAN
When communicating electronically, whether through email, instant message, discussion post, text, or some other method, practice the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. Remember, your written words are read by real people, all deserving of respectful communication. Before you press "send" or "submit," ask yourself, "Would I be okay with this if someone else had written it?" RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: ADHERE TO THE SAME STANDARDS OF
BEHAVIOR ONLINE THAT YOU FOLLOW IN REAL LIFE While it can be argued that standards of behavior may be different in the virtual world, they certainly should not be lower. You should do your best to act within the laws and ethical manners of society whenever you inhabit "cyberspace." Would you behave rudely to someone face-to-face? On most occasions, no. Neither should you behave this way in the virtual world. RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN
CYBERSPACE "Netiquette varies from domain to domain." (Shea, 1994) Depending on where you are in the virtual world, the same written communication can be acceptable in one area, where it might be considered inappropriate in another. What you text to a friend may not be appropriate in an email to a classmate or colleague. Can you think of another example? RULES OF NETIQUETTE : RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE'S TIME AND BANDWIDTH Electronic communication takes time: time to read and time in which to respond. Most people today lead busy lives, just like you do, and don't have time to read or respond to frivolous emails or discussion posts. As a virtual world communicator, it is your responsibility to make sure that the time spent reading your words isn't wasted. Make your written communication meaningful and to the point, without extraneous text or superfluous graphics or attachments that may take forever to download. RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: Make yourself look good online
One of the best things about the virtual world is the lack of judgment associated with your physical appearance, sound of your voice, or the clothes you wear (unless you post a video of yourself singing Karaoke in a clown outfit.) You will, however, be judged by the quality of your writing, so keep the following tips in mind: RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: Make yourself look good online
1. Always check for spelling and grammar errors. 2. Know what you're talking about and state it clearly. 3. Be pleasant and polite. RULES OF NETIQUETTE : Share expert knowledge The Internet offers its users many benefits; one is the ease in which information can be shared or accessed and in fact, this "information sharing" capability is one of the reasons the Internet was founded. So in the spirit of the Internet's "founding fathers," share what you know! When you post a question and receive intelligent answers, share the results with others. Are you an expert at something? Post resources and references about your subject matter. Recently expanded your knowledge about a subject that might be of interest to others? Share that as well. RULES OF NETIQUETTE : Help keep flame wars under control What is meant by "flaming" and "flame wars?" "Flaming is what people do when they express a strongly held opinion without holding back any emotion." (Shea, 1994). As an example, think of the kinds of passionate comments you might read on a sports blog. While "flaming" is not necessarily forbidden in virtual communication, "flame wars," when two or three people exchange angry posts between one another, must be controlled or the camaraderie of the group could be compromised. Don't feed the flames; extinguish them by guiding the discussion back to a more productive direction. RULES OF NETIQUETTE : Respect other people's privacy Depending on what you are reading in the virtual world, be it an online class discussion forum, Facebook page, or an email, you may be exposed to some private or personal information that needs to be handled with care. Perhaps someone is sharing some medical news about a loved one or discussing a situation at work. What do you think would happen if this information "got into the wrong hands?" Embarrassment? Hurt feelings? Be sure to err on the side of caution when deciding to discuss or not to discuss virtual communication. RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: Don't abuse your power
Just like in face-to-face situations, there are people in cyberspace who have more "power" than others. They have more expertise in technology or they have years of experience in a particular skill or subject matter. Maybe it's you who posesses all of this knowledge and power! Just remember: knowing more than others do or having more power than others may have does not give you the right to take advantage of anyone. Think of Rule 1: Remember the human. RULES OF NETIQUETTE
: Be forgiving of other people's
mistakes Not everyone has the same amount of experience working in the virtual world. And not everyone knows the rules of netiquette. At some point, you will see a stupid question, read an unnecessarily long response, or encounter misspelled words; when this happens, practice kindness and forgiveness as you would hope someone would do if you had committed the same offense. If it's a minor "offense," you might want to let it slide. If you feel compelled to respond to a mistake, do so in a private email rather than a public forum.