Equity and Digital Citizenry

The internet must be created in a way that people can speak their opinions and respect others. In my opinion, we can improve ourselves most by listening and learning from others. By shutting down other viewpoints, we will stick with our beliefs and those who think like us, like a loop that will never break. The law and illegal behaviour should also be familiar to them as digital citizens. Standards-wise, this aligns with ISTE standard 2 (digital citizen) for students and ISTE standard 1 (equity and citizenship advocate) for educators.
I believe It is vital for students to be able to check if something is right or wrong on the internet as well as be critical thinkers. They can learn to use different search engines and evaluate resources’ reliability. For education leaders, this aligns with ISTE standard 2 (visionary planner) and ISTE standard 3 (knowledge constructor) for students.
Using technology will help students make a difference in their communities and the world, in my opinion. In addition to learning collaboration and teamwork, it will teach them how to apply their creativity to projects that make a positive impact using technology. The standards align with ISTE standard 3 (Empowering Leader) and ISTE standard 6 (Creative Communicator) for education leaders and students.
We have to teach students how to use technology responsibly. Sometimes, we need to be traditional, support both physical and mental health and wellness by helping students prioritize time online and offline, identify when and how it can be harmful to them, and see the big picture for life, like having a good work-life balance. Standard alignment is with ISTE standard 4 (Systems Designer) for education leaders and ISTE standard 7 (Global Collaborator) for students. Online behaviour might affect students’ personal information, so students should be aware of it. Protect themselves and anyone they relate to, including family, coworkers, and friends. They might get attacked not just because of their information but because of their employer, friends or family’s information. They should be aware of all kinds of security issues and the ways they can protect themselves. In terms of standards, this aligns with ISTE standard 5 (Computational Thinker) for students and ISTE standard 5 (Connected Learner) for education leaders. As a programming mentor, I believe equity and digital citizenship are integral parts of modern education. As we move into the digital age, it is essential that students have access to technology and learn to use it responsibly and ethically.  To ensure that all students have access to technology and the necessary skills, equity is essential. Students may face obstacles such as limited technology resources or limited internet access. Equity gives students the opportunity to succeed in a fair and just society. Also, for students to be responsible digital citizens is equally critical. It includes skills such as online safety, ethical behaviour, and critical thinking. Online safety starts with protecting yourself, respecting others’ privacy rights, and evaluating the credibility and reliability of online information. Through technology integration and digital citizenship, students can develop the skills and knowledge they need.

References

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (2017). ISTE Standards for Education Leaders. https://www.iste.org/standards/for-education-leaders
• International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). (2018). Advancing Excellence in Technological Literacy: Student Assessment, Professional Development, and Program Standards. https://www.iteea.org/File.aspx?id=72522
• DigCitCommit. (n.d.). DigCitCommit Competencies. https://digcitcommit.org/competencies/