This week, while searching for sites on the nine themes
of digital citizenship in order to provide my students with useful resources
and information, I found two websites on digital health, safety, and
responsibility.
In terms of digital health and wellness, after reading
Ribble’s statement “Beyond the physical
issues are those of the psychological issues that are becoming more prevalent
such as Internet addiction”, I have started to think about my young adult
students who overuse the internet and decided to educate myself about the
problem in order to recognize the symptoms which will help me understand my
students better and help them. After introducing different types of internet
addiction, the website gives warning signs, particular reasons for the
addiction, the most popular internet activities among students, and some
strategies for recovery. I would use the
URL http://www.counseling.txstate.edu/resources/shoverview/bro/interadd.html and prepare a lesson on internet addiction
to learn about students’ internet habits and raise their awareness about the
problem and then, have a who class discussion about the topic.
Another website I have found valuable for both educators
and students is http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/curriculum which introduces classroom curriculum on
digital literacy and citizenship. “The materials are designed to empower
students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our
digital world” (commonsensemedia.org, n.d.). What I like
about the website is that, it is interactive in nature so that students will be
engaged actively and interested in the lesson.
After watching videos, students reflect on them, discuss, and share
their own experiences. Another great
thing about the website is that, lesson plans are ready to be downloaded and
printed but if needed, lesson plans can be adapted to different age groups.
References
Ribble, M. (n.d.). Nine elements: Nine
themes of digital citizenship. Retrieved May 30, 2012, from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
Bahar,
YanıtlaSilThe two sites that you posted are very informative. Actually, when reading the first site, I reflected upon my time as a University student during my BA. I often exhibited many of those signs of internet addiction... It was a gut wrenching time now that I think about it, but have learned from that experience and will use it as an example in combination with an engaging activity/reflection.
Even though I am still online way more than I want to be, it is in a more productive way with education and researching. (Although I still enjoy a game or two when I want! :P) One thing that I do, is dedicate my weekends to my girlfriend and I which cuts back severely on my internet addiction.
Thanks,