Digital Citizenship in Schools

Abstract

This subject explores the concept and practice of digital citizenship. Technological, political and ethical issues concerning digital citizenship are examined, including intellectual property, plagiarism, cybersafety, freedom of information, transliteracy and the effective use of a range of technologies to support learning and teaching. Issues in policy and practice are examined … For more content click the Read More button below.

This subject explores the concept and practice of digital citizenship. Technological, political and ethical issues concerning digital citizenship are examined, including intellectual property, plagiarism, cybersafety, freedom of information, transliteracy and the effective use of a range of technologies to support learning and teaching. Issues in policy and practice are examined to understand how learning programs and school community practices can build capacity and resilience in students to enable them to become effective and responsible digital citizens in global online learning environments.

Syllabus

The theory and practice of digital citizenshipSocial, political, ethical and technological issues of digital citizenshipUsing online environments for professional dialogueOrganisational issues and digital citizenship policy development processesInformation leadership and information policy developmentThe role of the information leader in influencing and managing the digital citizenship agenda

Assessment items

1. Digital Citizenship Guide

2. Environmental Scan Report & Critical Reflection

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of digital citizenship;

be able to identify and discuss the wide range of social, political, ethical and technological issues affecting the development of a digital citizen;

be able to develop transliteracy skills and engage in professional dialogue in online environments;

be able to incorporate a range of digital experiences in learning and teaching to promote digital citizenship in schools;

be able to evaluate the use of a range of information sources and delivery modes that support effective digital citizenship;

be able to understand professional and ethical standards and social responsibility in information environments;

be able to articulate and reflect on the role of an information leader in the development and management of digital citizenship and information policy within an organisation; and

be able to develop an information policy or a set of guidelines that support the development of digital citizenship in schools.

Enrolment restrictions

Available to those students undertaking the Master of Education (Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation), Master of Education (Generic and with Specialisations), Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship).