Digital Citizenship in Schools [Paperback]

Mike Ribble (Author), Gerald Bailey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2007 | ISBN-10: 1564842320 | ISBN-13: 978-1564842329

What is digital citizenship? Why should educators, students, and parents care?

Today, billions of people all over the planet interact using various technologies. This interaction has created a digital society that affords its members opportunities for education, employment, entertainment, and social interaction. As in any society, it is expected that digital citizens act in a certain way according to accepted norms, rules, and laws. Most of today's students are entirely comfortable with technology, but are they using it appropriately? Do they understand their roles and responsibilities in digital society? How can teachers help students become responsible digital citizens?

Digital Citizenship in Schools is an essential introduction to digital citizenship. Starting with a basic definition of the concept and an explanation of its relevance and importance, the authors go on to explore the nine elements of digital citizenship. They provide a useful audit and professional development activities to help educators determine how to go about integrating digital citizenship concepts into the classroom. Activity ideas and lesson plans round out this timely book.

Topics include:

-technology literacy
-technology integration
-teacher training
-curriculum design
-professional development
-lesson plans

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The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the trusted source for professional development, knowledge generation, advocacy and leadership for innovation. ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in improving teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PK-12 and teacher education. Home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Educational Technology (CARET), and ISTE's annual conference (formerly known as the National Educational Computing Conference, or NECC), ISTE represents more than 100,000 professionals worldwide. We support our members with information, networking opportunities, and guidance as they face the challenge of transforming education.

Some of the areas in which we publish are:
-Web. 2.0 in the classroom-RSS, podcasts, and more
-National Educational Technology Standards (NETS)
-Professional development for educators and administrators
-Integrating technology into the classroom and curriculum
-Safe practices for the Internet and technology
-Educational technology for parents

Editorial Reviews

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[This] book tackles personal interaction when using technologies and the role of digital citizenship in classrooms. . . . As more and more classroom experiences include digital interaction, the importance of teaching our students to become the best digital citizens they can be cannot be underestimated. -- --Power to Learn

About the Author

Mike Ribble has served as a classroom biology teacher, a secondary school administrator, a network manager for a community college, and a university instructor. He received a doctorate in educational leadership from Kansas State University.

Gerald D. Bailey is a professor of educational administration and leadership in the College of Education at Kansas State University. He received his doctorate from the University of Nebraska in 1972. Before earning his doctorate he was a teacher, lead teacher, and supervisor for Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Product Details

• Paperback: 149 pages
• Publisher: International Society for Technology in Education (July 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564842320
• ISBN-13: 978-1564842329
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #858,906 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tools for teachers, staff, and administrators July 30, 2009

By Paul A. Baker

Format:Paperback

Too often, technology is seen as another class that students go to, as opposed to being an integral part of the larger curriculum. To counteract that, Mike Ribble and Gerald Bailey offer a framework for district- or site-based teams to understand digital citizenship and how it can affect their curriculum and school. It's written primarily for educators and technology leaders.

Ribble is is an educator and author; Bailey is an author and professor of educational administration and leadership. Both specialize in technology leadership and staff development.

Ribble and Bailey structure the book around `nine elements of digital citizenship' to help educators better understand the variety of topics that constitute digital citizenship and to provide an organized way to address them. The nine elements are: digital access, digital commerce, communication, literacy, etiquette, law, rights and responsibilities, health and wellness, and digital security.

Chapter 4 provides 16 activities designed to give teachers, staff, and administrators a better understanding of digital citizenship and its implementation in a school or district.

Chapter 6 presents five foundational lesson plans that teachers can use to teach the fundamental principles of digital citizenship. Guided lesson plans cover topics including cell phone interruptions, how businesses use technology, creating and using mp3 files for teaching and learning, cyber bullying, plagiarism, purchasing items online, and file sharing. Following each section is a list of web based resources for digital literacy.

The authors emphasize that it's also important to educate parents about digital citizenship. Parents can help teachers provide a consistent message to students.

4.0 out of 5 stars Digital Citizenship in Schools August 29, 2009

By Duane Shpak

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It was very easy to follow and most informative for a subject I was being required to read, I actually got into the style of it. It is a must read to understand a Digital enviornment.