Engleski jezik 1 - Advanced Learning - Digital Citizenship

1 Match

Match the words with their definitions:

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2 Principles of digital citizenship

Digital Citizenship is a term which is used to define the appropriate and responsible use of technology. Three principles were developed to teach digital users how to responsibly use technology to become digital citizens and they are: respect, educate, and protect.

Match the principles with their definitions.

The elements of rights and responsibilities, security, and health and wellness are used to remain safe in the digital and non-digital world.

The elements of etiquette, access, and law are used to respect other digital users.

The elements of literacy, communication, and commerce are used to learn about the appropriate use of the digital world.

3 Word search

Find the concepts connected to digital citizenship in the word search.

4 Reading comprehension

Read the text and decide whether the sentences are True or False.

We all know that technology is present in our classrooms, communities and homes, but we need to ask ourselves what we can do to help children use digital tools effectively. The definition of digital citizenship is still unclear. While some see it as online safety, others think it’s a way to address cyberbullying. Some people even define it as knowledge in a digital age. All in all, it's all of these things.

In our classrooms, we are teaching students to behave appropriately and use technology responsibly, not to replace who they are in the real world but expand the possibilities of who they might become when they know and understand how to harness the power of all digital tools online. When learning about digital citizenship, students need to remember three simple maxims: be safe, be savvy and be social.

Be safe: protect yourself and others; we all go online on a regular basis, whether to play games or keep up with friends and relatives, but we need to balance online hours with connecting to people in the real world. Digital devices need to be used as tools, and we decide when to use them to our advantage. Although it is exciting for them to learn, explore and create online, they need to be wary and watchful for potential issues.

When they encounter these issues online, such as a stranger trying to steal personally identifiable information, it is important for them to notify an adult. Securing data is also of great importance, so when using social media, software and apps we need to use the settings that can keep data protected. Web filters, firewalls, secure browser settings, spam filters and anti-virus software need to be used when online.

Be savvy: educate yourself and others in the modern age, it is not only important to be able to read and write, but also to be digitally literate because it helps us find, consume, create and share content. In abundance of digital tools, social media and collaboration tools, students need to understand which solution is best for a given situation and also need to know how to use it effectively.

Digital literacy can also help us determine what is true versus what is false and dangerous. This is important when it comes to learning about and understanding world events, whether on the Internet or in real life. The ability to distinguish fallacy from fact is a fundamental part of digital literacy.

Be social: respect yourself and other cultures. Thanks to improved access to digital technology, students have the same chance of learning, no matter where they are. Challenged students, those learning a second language or those with physical or behavioural disabilities are in the same position as other students. Because of that, it is important to be considerate of others. When we’re a global participant online, it’s easier to acknowledge others’ cultures, as we hope they will consider ours.

Key elements of digital citizenship are empathy for others and treating everybody with respect, so some countries now require that digital citizenship lessons be taught within schools and communities. Rules, policies and laws help to frame the direction of courses to help everyone be better online users. What we all need to remember is that the Internet never forgets and it is important for all of us to learn how to manage our digital footprint in order for all technology users to become the best digital citizens they can be.

a) Digital citizenship only deals with online safety.

b) We need to take many security measures when online.

c) Digital literacy helps us to distinguish true from fake news.

d) Students today don't have the same chances when it comes to online learning.

e) What we do online can never be erased and leaves a digital footprint.

5 Connect the words with definitions

Connect the words with their definitions.

6 Vocabulary Check

Put the words given below into the sentences.
policy, citizenship, to harness, savvy, wary, collaboration, fallacy, disabilities.

A lot of companies are trying wind and waves as new sources of power. She is blind and deaf, but refuses to let her prevent her from doing what she wants to do in life.

Our president thinks that Europe needs a common foreign and security . The two artists worked in close to finish the mural.

After living in Australia for 20 years, Muhamed was granted . Although my brother is very intelligent, he hasn't got much .

It is a widespread that men are better drivers than women. Tourists should be due to criminal activity in this part of the country.

7 Listening

Listen to an interview with Liam, a student from Ireland, about digital learning. While listening, put the missing words into the sentences.

Transkript

REPORTER: Today, we are talking to Liam, a student from Dublin, about his experiences with digital learning, learning games, and tools used in his school. Thank you for coming, Liam.

LIAM: Hello, thank you for inviting me.

REPORTER: First, can you tell us how you have used technology to help you with your homework?

LIAM: Well, we do a lot of projects in my school, so I usually search for information on the Internet, try to find reliable sources and avoid using other people's work. I go through the information and then try to just get the gist of it all. I also use our school's network to communicate with my teachers and peers when I need help with my work or when I want to ask additional questions about homework or specific projects.

REPORTER: After-school is all about learning by doing. How can technology give students new experiences and connect with what students are learning in school?

LIAM: At school we usually acquire the theoretical background, but then we need to do some additional research at home, or do exercises, prepare presentations or projects. We need to use technology for that because it enables us to do the work quicker. We are more efficient if we use the Internet instead of going to the library to search through various books. Sometimes, when I don't know how to solve something, I watch a tutorial on YouTube or ask my teachers to recommend a site or put a video on our school network that can help me.

REPORTER: What type of digital content is fun for students?

LIAM: I know that everybody in my class loves doing quizzes, puzzles, or escape rooms. We like to play games in our free time, so gamification is great because we are learning things in a fun and interesting way. We also like to compete against each other or play in teams. We need to learn how to work in a team, how to collaborate with other people and how to become responsible for our part of the work.

REPORTER: What are your thoughts on online learning games and tools?

LIAM: I love them, I really do! I have started learning French online and it's a lot of fun because I can learn it whenever I want. I can choose the pace and the number of activities to do in one session. I can also contact the teachers who are available online if I need any help.

REPORTER: How do your teachers use online learning games and tools in the classroom?

LIAM: I have already mentioned our school network, which we use for learning, collaborating, and project work. Teachers also incorporate learning games in their lessons, give us information about the tools that can help us, either at school or at home.

REPORTER: How do you define digital citizenship? Why is it important for everybody, especially students, to know more about it?

LIAM: Well, this is a really difficult question. I think that digital citizenship is about being responsible and polite while using the Internet or communicating with other people online, as well as being safe. We need to learn how to use the Internet critically, how to distinguish real news from fake news, and how to leave a positive digital footprint because we never know what our future employees will think of us if they see that we didn't use technology in an appropriate way.