Exploring Digital Citizenship Education: Comparative Perspectives From Five Nations

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The acquisition of digital citizenship among youth and community has emerged as a vital domain of inquiry owing to the ubiquitous presence of digital technologies within households, educational institutions, and society at large. Essential competencies and ethical considerations necessary to navigate the digital landscape effectively have become imperative, particularly for young people. This symposium aims to explore digital citizenship initiatives undertaken by five diverse nations: Argentina, Australia, Canada, China (Hong Kong SAR), and Norway. By presenting comparative studies, this panel sheds light on distinct perspectives concerning the conceptualization and manifestation of digital citizenship education within each country. Through this transdisciplinary exploration, we seek to enrich understanding of the multifaceted nature of digital citizenship education and its contextual nuances across nations.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Media, Culture, and Learning

Chair

• Amanda Levido, Queensland University of Technology

Papers

• Do Adolescents Use the Internet for Participation? Challenges for Digital Citizenship Education  - Roxana Morduchowicz, UNESCO

• Children’s Understanding and Self-Efficacy About Digital Citizenship Education - Kristy Corser, Queensland University of Technology; Amanda Levido, Queensland University of Technology

• Young Canadians in a Wireless World: Developing Digital Citizenship and Fostering Collective Online Resilience - Kara Brisson-Boivin, MediaSmarts

• Ensuring Digital Literacy Is Core to Equity, Well-Being, and Resilience of Digital Citizens - Nancy W.Y. Law, University of Hong Kong

• Understanding Digital Citizenship: Children and Young People’s Use of Digital Technology in Their Everyday Lives - Halla B. Holmarsdottir, Oslo Metropolitan University