Presentation given at the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction 16th World Conference in San Diego, California, USA. August 23, 2014

1. Dr. Minnie Ladores, Frostburg State University,
USA
Dr. Elif Bengu, Okan University, Turkey
Digital Citizenship
WCCI
2014

2. Think about the
day you bought
a new gadget…

3. digital driver license
Image source: http://cyber-space-war.blogspot.com/2014_04_01_archive.html

4. There are rules in navigating
technology, and you need to
learn the rules.
Mike Ribble & Gerald Baily,
Learning & Leading with Technology
International Society for Technology in Education

5. Digital citizenship can be described
as the norms of appropriate,
responsible behavior with regard to
technology use.
- Dr. Mike Ribble

6. Digital
Access
Digital
Commerce
Digital
Literacy
Digital
Etiquette
Digital
Health and
Wellness
Digital Law
Digital
Communi-
cation
Digital
Security
Digital Rights &
Responsibilities
Nine Elements of Digital

7. • Which of the nine elements are addressed in
schools (within the researchers’ area of
residence)?
• Which of the elements are minimally covered?
Research
Questions

8. • Questions based on Dr. Ribble’s book, Digital
Citizenship in Schools, 2nd edition.
Permission to use was requested and given
• Convenience sampling (Turkey, USA)
• Voluntary
• Translated to Turkish
Digital Citizenship
Survey

9. • Our students have access to technology.
• Our students have access to the Internet.
• Our students do not have access to the Internet.
• I assign work that require the use of the Internet.
• I assign work that require the use of technology.
Digital Access

10. • In my classes, I discuss with my students how to interact
appropriately online
• I teach my students email etiquette, for example using
appropriate language.
• I do not allow my students to use their cell phones during
exams.
• I do not allow my students to use their cellphones during the
class
• I have a web site or blog in which students can publish their
work for the public to see.
• I teach my students how to communicate information using
Digital Communication

11. • I teach my students the basics of searching for information
through the Internet.
• I teach my students how to evaluate information they get
online.
• I teach my students to use technology appropriate in my class
(e.g. Excel for Math)
• In my classes, students learn about computer hardware and
software
• I teach my students what to do if they encounter a problem
Digital Literacy

12. • I have talked to my students about how to buy and sell online.
• I inform my students about safe practices when buying items
from the Internet.
• I encourage my students to sell items online.
• In my class, students learn how to sell items on the Internet.
• I have a formal lesson teaching students how to buy and sell
online.
• Other
Digital Commerce

13. • I discuss with my students why cyberbullying is bad.
• I remind my students to be respectful in their emails, text
messages, and other online communication.
• I remind students to be careful of information they post about
themselves.I discuss our school's technology policies with my
students.
• I teach my students about "netiquette.”
• Other
Digital Etiquette

14. • I teach my students about the copyright law.
• I discuss with my students the appropriate and inappropriate
uses of technology.
• I caution my students against illegal technology use.
• In my classes, we discuss music and images that students can
and cannot use for their projects.
• I teach my students about identity theft.
• Other
Digital Law

15. • I know my school's Acceptable Use Policy.
• I teach my students about our school's Acceptable Use Policy.
• I teach my students how to cite their sources.
• I teach my students their rights and responsibilities when using
technology.
• We have a system in place where students can report cyberbullying,
threats or other inappropriate use of technology.
• We have a system in place to prevent students from cheating using
technology.
Digital Rights &
Responsibilities

16. • I model safety in the classroom and expect my students to do the
same.
• I teach my students proper posture while using computers.
• I teach my students healthy practices when using computers.
• I show my students stretches they can do while working on the
computer (desktop yoga).
• Our school use furniture that are ergonomically appropriate for our
students.
• Other
Digital Health &
Wellness

17. • I have talked to my students about how to buy and sell online.
• I inform my students about safe practices when buying items
from the Internet.
• I encourage my students to sell items online.
• In my class, students learn how to sell items on the Internet.
• I have a formal lesson teaching students how to buy and sell
online.
• Other
Digital Security

18. Participants
and Results

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23. • 37 Participants during the Zest for Tech
Conference, June 2014
• 36 are public school teachers
• Number of years teaching: 0 – 35, average of 14
Frostburg,
Maryland, USA

24. Frostburg
Participants
Primary
Elementary
Middle
High School
Adult

25. • International Society of Technology in Education
• National Educational Technology Standards for
Students
• Standard 5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand human, cultural, and societal
issues related to technology and practice legal and
ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible
use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology
that supports collaboration, learning, and
productivity
c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong
ISTE NETS-S

26. Frostburg Results
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40
60
80
100
120
Digital Access Digital
Communication
Digital Literacy Digital
Commerce
Digital
Etiquette
Digital Law Digital Rights
and
Responsibilities
Digital Health
and Wellness
Digital Security
Number of Items Selected

27. • “The media teacher takes care of this.”
• “Not applicable.” (primary school teachers)
• “Working on it.”
Frostburg Comments

28. Istanbul, Turkey

29. Source: http://wanttoknowit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Political-map-Turkey-and-Surrounding-Countries.png

30. Istanbul, Turkey
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2010 2011 2012 2013f 2014f 2015f 2016f 2017f
Broadband internet subscriptions Total internet subscriptions
Source: Turkstat (2010-2012), Information and Communications Technologies Authority, Deloitte Analysis
(2013-2017)
Notes: Almost 100% of the internet subscriptions are also broadband subscriptions
f: forecast
per month in Turkey.
• Broadband internet subscriptions, mobile internet subscriptions and inte
youthful population, increasing usage, expected spending and popularit
tablets and/or personal computers show that the sector will continue to gr
sector a gold mine for investments.
Figure 14: Development of (Broadband) Internet Subscriptions
Millionsof
Users

31. tions and 3G usage are expected
a 3G penetration rate of 91.3% by
31,4%
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No. of mobile phone users
No. of 3G phone subscribers
3G market as % of entire mobile market
Source: BMI (Graph data), Nielsen: The Mobile Consumer: A Global Snapshot,
Euromonitor International: Technology, Communications and Media: Turkey
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Figure 15: Development of Mobile Phone and 3G
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Millionsofusers
Istanbul, Turkey

32. Istanbul
Participants• 35 Participants
• Private university and the high school
that is affiliated with this research
university
• Convenience sampling method
• Google form
• Voluntarily

33. Istanbul
Participants
Private
91%
Public
9%
Affiliation

34. Istanbul
Participants
Pre-school
4% Elementary
9%
Midschool
13%
Highschool
9%
Preparatory
29%
Undergraduate
20%
Graduate
16%
Grade Levels Taught

35. Educational Science
16%
Foreign Languages
49%
Math
14%
Literacy
8%
Social Sciences
5%
Coputer Sciences
3%
Art
5%
Subject Areas
Istanbul
Participants

36. 0-5
21%
6-10
25%
11-15
24%
16-20
15%
21-25
3%
26-30
3% 31-35
6%
36-40
3%
years they have been teaching

37. Istanbul Results
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20
40
60
80
100
120
Digital Access Digital
Communication
Digital Literacy Digital
Commerce
Digital Rights
and
Responsibilities
Digital Health
and Wellness
Digital Security Digital Etiquette Digital Law
Number of Items Selected

38. • “They have all the knowledge that they need about
digital literacy.”
• “They have all the knowledge that they need about
digital commerce.”
• “I recommend websites that they can use.” (Digital
Literacy)
• “Not applicable.” (primary school teachers) (Digital
Commerce)
• “I am providing information on plagiarism.” (Digital
Law)
• “This is not my field to teach.” (Digital Law) (Digital
Health and Wellness) (Digital Security)
• “I am not providing any information about this topic.”
(Digital Commerce) (Digital Health and Wellness)
Istanbul Comments

39. Frostburg Top 3: Digital access, literacy & rights and
responsibilities
Istanbul Top 3: Digital access, literacy & communication
Minimally addressed: Commerce, Health & Wellness,
Security
Comparison

40. Survey from other countries: Cultural factors that
impact the value of teaching digital citizenship
Whose job is it?
How do we teach digital citizenship?
Specific teaching ideas and strategies
Next Steps

41. If you’d like to collaborate with us on this project,
please send us an email at
Elif – benguelif@gmail.com
Minnie – minnieladores@gmail.com
Thank you!
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