Promoting Digital Citizenship

 Self-Introspection

-concept of Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship refers to the ability to behave properly when being online. It also emphasizes on using the technology responsibly, safely and respectfully. I feel that self educating on digital citizenship has become very essential because the world has evolved and has access to all technology. Therefore by learning digital citizenship, it teaches us how to respect others, protect our privacy, browse safe and appropriate sites and be mindful of our online behavior.

-As digital citizen in country, What is role of teacher in digital citizenship?

Teachers has number of responsibilities to be carried. And as a digital citizen, the main role of teacher is to promote digital citizenship among pupils. There are number of things that a teacher can promote about digital citizenship, from which few are listed below;

• educate students about online safety.
• teach responsible way of internet use.
• educate on browsing safe and appropriate sites.
• teach them to evaluate online data and to respect the copyrights.
• alert them about cyberbullying.
• teach them ethical behavior when being online.

-What Digital Rights and Responsibilities you as teacher should carry out in society, community and world?

1. Digital rights and Responsibilities in Society as a teacher:

 Digital rights refer to the privileges and freedoms that individuals have in the digital world. So, as a teacher, I can help learners understand and advocate them about their digital rights such as right to privacy and access to information. I will ensure that they are aware of their rights and how to protect them. 

 On the other hand, to talk about digital responsibilities, I will make sure that learners know about ethical and responsible use of technology. I will guide them in understanding the impact and importance of digital citizenship.

 2. Digital Rights and Responsibilities in Community as a teacher:

  In a community as a teacher, I can collaborate with student parents, administrators and other community members to create a safe and inclusive digital environment for students  as well as for the members of the community. This can be done by organizing workshops or events to educate the community about about digital literacy, cyberbullying prevention and online safety & security. By working together, the community can ensure that everyone understands the importance of digital citizenship and actively promotes responsible digital behavior.

3. Digital Rights and Responsibilities in world as a teacher:

   In the world, a teacher can promote and advocate digital rights and responsibilities in a larger scale. A teacher can collaborate with educators from different countries to share best practices and resources for teaching digital citizenship. Moreover, a teacher can collaborate with organizations and policymakers to develop policies and curriculum to prioritize digital citizenship. As a result, together we can create a safer and more inclusive digital environment for all.