The Challenges of Digital Citizenship

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Author(s): Jud Copeland (University of Central Arkansas, USA)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 18
Source title: Leveraging Technology to Improve School Safety and Student Wellbeing
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Stephanie P. Huffman (Missouri State University, USA), Stacey Loyless (University of Central Arkansas, USA), Shelly Albritton (University of Central Arkansas, USA)and Charlotte Green (University of Central Arkansas, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-1766-6.ch004

Keywords: Business Science Reference / Education / Educational Administration and Leadership / Educational Technologies

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While the world wide web created opportunities for marginalized groups to have a real voice, it also created a venue for scammers, and for malicious, deliberate intent, such as hacking, criminal behavior, sexting, and cyberbullying. It becomes a question of how should we act when we are online, and what should be taught to the next generation of users? Parents often feel overwhelmed with the challenges and risks that digital culture presents to children. They want their children to take advantage of all technology has to offer; however, they also want them to stay safe and act responsibly. Parents can make sure their children are both safe and responsible by educating them about how to appropriately use technology. There is a need to openly discuss responsible use of technology. Digital citizenship is a concept providing guidelines for appropriate digital behavior. It can be an effective tool in addressing cyberbullying, sexting, security, and safety in the online environment.

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