Monday, February 11, 2013
Week 5 - Digital Citizen
The internet has become a way of life. Most of us use the internet on a daily basis to complete multiple task. Because we are constantly using this technology, it is important that we be good digital citizens. Being a good digital citizen isn't limited to not bullying and respecting others, but it is also about respecting the work of others by following copyright rules or by making sure your computer is protected from virus software. We have a responsibility as digital citizens to follow the rules that are set online and be courteous of those also using this amazing technology. Often times, as in my technology class, the only means by which a student and teacher will meet is online. This online meeting can set the atmosphere for the student/teacher relationship. Without proper digital etiquette, this atmosphere can become a negative one and be detrimental toward the overall class experience. A good digital reputation not only affects us as a person, but also those we are associated with. If I have personal accounts where I am attacking a particular business, friend, or even fellow employee or employer, I make my workplace and associates look bad as well as myself. Being a good digital citizen promotes positive influence and respect when one looks to another for a particular service or for job opportunities. A bad digital reputation can ruin these opportunities even if there is no relation between the opportunity and what was said online. By respecting the internet and being a good digital citizen, we can play more of a positive role on others and can in turn help ourselves.
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I think that there is not enough emphasis placed on students being good digital citizens, and I also believe that adults should do a better job of doing the same. It's hypocritical to teach our children to this, and we do the exact opposite.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think that students and adults should be taught etiquette, communication and rights and responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteI agree, students these days do not understand how not being a good digital citizens can follow them and throughout their life. A lot of students just type and put what every they feel like putting on the internet not thinking what role those things will play in their reputation.
ReplyDeleteYou are accurate when you say that it can ruin an opportunity, even if they are not directly related. My husband is an academic dean, therefor, he does all the hiring. He looks at Facebook pages to see if he can get a better understanding of the candidates character. He has not interviewed someone due to their page, even though they have amazing credentials. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of people not being able to get a job before because of facebook and blogs. I just find it really hard to understand why some people post so much information and pictures about the things they do.
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