COURSE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Digital Citizenship!

This class is designed teach the learner about digital citizenship and how to implement it into the classroom. The learner will learn about each of the nine elements of digital citizenship through the book Digital Citizenship in Schools by Ribble and Bailey.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Ribble, M., & Bailey, G. (2007). Digital citizenship in schools. Washington, DC: ISTE. ISBN: 978-1-56484-2232-9

AECT DOMAINS: DESIGN: Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to design conditions for learning by applying principles, theories and research associated with instructional systems design, message design, instructional strategies and learner characteristics. DEVELOPMENT: Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to develop instructional materials and experiences by applying principles, theories and research related to print, audiovisual, computer-based, and integrated technologies. UTILIZATION: Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to use processes and resources for learning by applying principles, theories, and research related to media utilization, diffusion of innovations, implementations, and policy-making. MANAGEMENT: Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise instructional technology by applying principles, theories, and research related to project, resources, delivery system, and information management. EVALUATION: Candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to evaluate the adequacy of instruction and learning by applying principles, theories and research related to problem analysis, criterion-referenced measurement, formative and summative evaluation, and long-range planning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: NETS-Teachers Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS. Teachers: A. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. B. Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. C. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. D. Provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

WEEKLY CLASS TOPICS: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Introduction and Syllabus Digital Access and Commerce Digital Communication and Digital Literacy (work on articles) Digital Etiquette and Law Digital Rights & Responsibilities and Digital Health & Wellness Digital Security (articles due) Work on Wiki Final Exam

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS10% Weekly discussion postingsThe learner will be required to read and respond to a weekly discussion posted by the professor. In effort to interact with your classmates, candidates must respond to at least one of their classmates postings. The posting must be completed by the end of each week (the date will be indicated on the discussion board). 20% Weekly quizzesYour weekly quizzes will come from your book, Digital Citizenship in Schools. The specific chapters will be indicated in your weekly Modules.

20% Article SummariesFor this assignment you are asked to select a number of articles (8) from the professional literature dealing with various aspects of Digital Citizenship. You are to read them and write a summary and a critique on the each article. More information will come closer to the assignment due date. 25% Development of Wiki (critical assignment, must earn a B for satisfactory completion) Candidates must create a fully functional wiki with specific pages provided by the professor. This assignment will research and provide the appropriate information for the wiki to demonstrate mastery of the assignment. More information will come closer to the assignment due date. 25% Final Exam A final exam will be administered at the conclusion of the semester. This will be the culminating assignment to see if mastery has been achieved for the class. ** A Rubric will be provided to the learner for the Article Summaries and Development of Wiki assignments.

GRADING CRITERIA: A 100-89.5 B 89.4-79.5 C 79.4-69.5 D 69.4-59.5 F <59.4 **Any late work will result in a letter drop each day

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are required to maintain a regular presence online due to the rigorous nature of this course. Failure to maintain a regular presence can be detrimental to the candidates grade.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: This course requires you to turn in multiple work samples. Graded work is to be completed entirely by the candidate only. If you need help, contact the professor. Integrity is the highest importance in the academic community. Candidates are expected to conduct themselves with complete honesty and integrity throughout the online course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be dealt with by the Valdosta State University Code of Conduct.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Professor- Brant Murry Email- coachmurry@gmail.com ** Please feel free to contact your professor (via email) if you have any questions concerning the course, modules, or assignments. The course facilitator will make every attempt to answer your questions in a timely manner.