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This conversation needs to happen…
This conversation needs to happen in every school across the world.
Vicki Davis has a post about a discussion that occurred in their Digiteen Project
Ninth graders talked with fourth graders about digital citizenship. They discussed everything from Webkins to chat rooms to addictive behaviors. I love that this allows the older kids to not just see themselves as the more experienced and knowledgeable ones, but it also puts the accountability on them as well to be role models. I love that they also discussed how the cellphone IS the internet. When students confess to sending way too many text messages and propose a way to cut down on it by charging the phone in the kitchen and not their bedroom , that is real progress!
In Vicki’s words, “My students rock!” Yes, they do.
I propose this should happen in all schools. Are your schools doing anything to promote digital citizenship? I would love some ideas to start this process with our school district.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: digital citizenship, digiteen
This was not something that I came up with — the students had to propose an offline “action” project in order to promote digital citizenship. That is what made it so amazing. We’re seeing similar results in Austria and Qatar — the sister schools for this project. These conversations need to happen! Thank you for bringing it to everyone’s attention and thank you for stopping by my blog!
It is always good to learn by watching the examples of those who are leading the way. Now we all have a great model. Thanks for your contribution to the global learning community!