Reflect on educational journal using ISTE publication and Citation Machine
Greenhow, CG. (2010). A New concept of citizenship for the digital age. 37(6), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=March_April_No_6_1&Template=/MembersOnly.cfm&NavMenuID=4516&ContentID=25564&DirectListComboInd=D
Driven by the need to make our future workforce in the United States competent and able to compete in the information age, six categories were formulated by the ISTE and Partnership for 21st Century Skills. In the article “A New concept of citizenship for the digital age”, Christine Greenhow takes us through the digital citizenship category and explores the evolution of its definition. The concept of digital citizenship is hard to define and varies between countries, cultures and even standards-setting agencies. NETS-S has formally defined digital citizenship; however, their definition seems much broader than traditional definitions. NETS-S incorporates legal, ethical, safe, and responsible uses of information when measuring good online behavior. Whereas, traditional definitions of digital citizenship refer more to how a citizen uses electronic resources. Other institutions, such as University of Kansas has expanded the concept of digital citizenship to include access to information. Research and more articles like this are doing teachers and parents a service by keeping us aware of cyber bullying and number of other ethical dilemmas. Hopefully, by defining digital citizenship and surrounding issues we can prevent bad behavior.
What is the purpose of defining digital citizenship?
I think the purpose to defining what digital citizenship is to help civilization understand important issues that the 21st century generations will be facing. I think NETS-S does a good job at defining the intent of being a good citizen in the digital world. When I think of a good citizen, I think of someone who obeys the laws and is considerate of others. Perhaps by defining good digital citizenship, sound laws can be made for the good and safety of all citizens.
Should government ensure equitable access to learning and job opportunities?
According to the National Association of Colleges more than 50% of employers will be using 2.0 technologies to help sift through potential hires. That being said, the government should not try and balance the seemingly unfair advantage that people have with better access to technologies over those who don’t. Struggles and innovations are what made this country great in the first place, not a socialist form of government. Many government programs I saw growing up in Detroit only ended up devastating the people they were suppose to help. There are still plenty of opportunities in this country for anyone who wants to work hard. Conversely, I could see having access as a potential problem for employees because everything you do online could possibly be used to not hire you.
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