Journal #6

Journal #6
A New Concept of Citizenship for the Digital Age

Greenhow, C. (2009-2010, March/April). A New concept of citizenship for the digital age. 37, Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25564&DirectListComboInd=D

What is Digital Citizen? According to the 2007 NETS It is defined as “the ability to practice and advocate online behavior that demonstrates legal, ethical, safe and responsible uses of information and communication technologies.” As educator we have to develop the role of model when using technology but it is difficult to control students behaviors on the Internet, considering the diversity of backgrounds and the concept that each one has in regards of ethic. Many times and in many ways physical boundaries have gone far beyond the limits. The rise of social media formats, such as blogging, social networking sites have corresponded with discussions about how to prepare young people not only to become informed and watchful citizens, but also to promote their participation in future life.


1. How much responsibility will I have to assume when having students on the Internet?
I think responsibilities have to be shared between parents and teachers, but parents should be the first to ones in teaching their kids to be respectful and responsible in all matters.

2. How can I help my students to be responsible and respectful when using technology?
I know it sounds difficult but I will try to make them understand that what they do now might affect them in their future life.