Digital Citizenship Professional Development Course Syllabus

Course Goal: Technology usage is growing more and more prevalent in todays society. Throughout this eight week course participants knowledge and understanding of digital citizenship in a school environment will grow. Emphasis will be placed on each of the nine elements: commerce, security, literacy, communication, rights and responsibilities, health and wellness, law, etiquette, and access. Required Course Materials: Ribble, M., & Bailey, G. (2007). Digital citizenship in schools. Washington, DC: ISTE. ISBN: 978-1-564842232-9 **Additional articles and materials will be provided throughout the course.** 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. Interaction Expectations: Because of the online environment that this course takes place in, it will be very important for all participants to check the course website regularly. It is recommended to check the website no less than 4 times a week in order to keep up with assignments and discussions. The instructor will also use the course website to relay any important information or announcements to participants.

All assignments will be posted on the website, and will be the participants responsibility to ensur e that they are turned in on time. All weekly activities are due no later than 11:30 p.m. on Sunday nights. Class Organization: This workshop will be completed over the course of eight weeks. Content for each week will be available in weekly modules that will be located on the course website. Allow 3-5 hours weekly to complete all required components for each weekly module. Week One: Introduction and Basics of Digital Citizenship Week Two: Digital Access & Commerce Week Three: Digital Communication & Literacy Week Four: Digital Etiquette & Law Week Five: Digital Rights & Responsibilities Week Six: Digital Health and Wellness Week Seven: Digital Security Week Eight: Final Presentations Grading Criteria: This course is worth 2 PLUs. Participants must complete 80% of the coursework for full credit. A B C D F 90-100 80-89 75-79 70-74 69 and below

**Late assignments will be penalized at 10 points per day. Late work will not be accepted after one week. If you see that your work may be late due to uncontrollable circumstances, please contact the instructor immediately so that arrangements may be made.** Course Assignments: Weekly Course Discussions 20 % Quizzes (4) 20% Professional Development Plan - 30% Presentation - 30%

Academic Dishonesty: Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, and only take credit for their work. All work that is borrowed or used must be credited appropriately. Academic dishonesty is not tolerated in this program. Examples (but not limited to) of Academic Dishonesty. a. Plagiarism not giving credit for ideas, words, and or opinions. b. Unauthorized assistance helping others or receiving help from others without instructor authorization. c. Lying/Tampering giving false information. d. Theft taking unauthorized information. All violators will have to follow the steps provided below. 1st offense: Participant will receive a grade of 0 on the given assignment. 2nd offense: Participant will be removed from the course and PLUs will not be given. Participant will be reported to administration. *Partially adapted from University of Georgias Academic Policy http://honesty.uga.edu/ahpd/ACOH%20May%20'07.pdf Instructor Contact Information: Rachel A. Thompson Digital Citizenship Instructor EMAIL: rachel_a_thompson@georgiasouthern.edu PHONE: 706-XXX-XXXX **Please feel free to contact the instructor for assistance with questions or concerns about the course. Email is the preferred method of contact. The class discussion board may also be used for any issues that may arise during the week. **

Resources: http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers http://honesty.uga.edu/ahpd/ACOH%20May%20'07.pdf Ribble, M., & Bailey, G. (2007). Digital citizenship in schools. Washington, DC: ISTE. ISBN: 978-1-56484-2232-9