2.1 Digital Citizenship vs Digital Literacy - can you tell the difference?
The learning landscape for teachers and students included the integration of digital citizenship and digital literacies. Knowing what elements are included in each of these concepts is an essential first step. Finding ways to immerse the learning into the application of all things digital is how teachers demonstrate and model their expertise in the classroom. Examining current research is also important.
In the Ontario educational terrain, some resources are available through the Edugains site. The document 21st Century Teaching and Learning: Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy is available online and provides some essential research links.
In the Ontario educational terrain, some resources are available through the Edugains site. The document 21st Century Teaching and Learning: Digital Citizenship and Digital Literacy is available online and provides some essential research links.
Examining each of the concepts and the connected elements can be helpful. Consider how, where and when these can be integrated into your teaching. Are the elements embedded into the teaching of other topics or done as a unique lesson? Consider the poster that compares being a good citizen with being a good digital citizen? Are they equivalent or is there a difference?
From the Innovation in Action series, this video presents work done in the Hamilton Wentworth school district, showing how two classrooms explore digital citizenship concepts. The viewers guide presents some key questions to guide a viewer's understanding. The students learn about copyright in the grade six classroom while the grade three students investigate website credibility.
What are some of the benefits and issues for teachers to understand when integrating digital citizenship concepts? |
Review the digital citizenship resources and materials available through the OSAPAC/CCPALO site - available to all Ontario Educators. Make note of those that may be of use for future teaching experiences.
Ideas and thoughts about DC and DL - post your note here
Begin by opening the collaborative concept map to capture all the elements and ideas from this week's session. Using this Web 2.0 tool - MINDOMO - will provide an opportunity for you to model digital age work and learning. As a teacher in Ontario, you can sign up for a free account with Mindomo to further demonstrate digital fluency since this is the newest Ministry Licensed software tool. Follow these SELF REGISTRATION instructions or view the videos linked below. Additional video tutorials and screencasts are available HERE.
Make your own mind maps with Mindomo.
References and Resources
OSAPAC Mindomo information page - provides information and links
Teachers Guide to Digital Citizenship, Kristen Hicks, April 14, 2015. Edudemic
OSAPAC Mindomo information page - provides information and links
Teachers Guide to Digital Citizenship, Kristen Hicks, April 14, 2015. Edudemic