Elementary Educators' Implemented Practices for Digital Citizenship

• In Event: Technology, Instruction, Cognition, Learning: Current Trends in Theory and Research

Abstract

As the use of technology increases, educators are more responsible to ensure that students develop as digital citizens. This is one way to bridge the inequalities of ethnicity, culture and language diversity and to teach K-6 students to appropriately use and not misuse or be prey to the dangers of the internet. This study identified elementary educators’ planned and implemented practices as well as the supports, and barriers related to digital citizenship instruction. This study examined these aspects though the lens of Siemens’ theory of connectivism and Ribble’s nine elements of digital citizenship. The results indicated that while educators integrate digital etiquette and communication, they need more training and support for elements of digital law and digital literacy.

Authors

• Meghan Walters, Sumter School District

• Shereeza Mohammed, Walden University