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Post by mikeyikum on Oct 18, 2016 20:03:26 GMT
When I think of the words citizen and digital citizen, there is, I believe, one thing which connects these two terms: legal and social status. Even though in practice, they might differ (eg. being a citizen involves having certain practical duties such as paying taxes, and being a digital citizen involves duties including protecting personal information) in theory, these two terms are quite similar in the sense that both types of citizens, with the amount of freedom they are given due to their legal status, are able to achieve their goals or tasks efficiently.
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Post by angelikabuddhadasa on Oct 19, 2016 6:33:42 GMT
Angelika Buddhadasa Response
Nice graphic organizer, Mike. Do you think that the digital "world" impacts the social society positively or negatively? Because as we can see nowadays, there are many illegal behaviors online and hackers as well; but the digital world gives us lots of opportunities also. What do you think?
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Post by mikeyikum on Oct 19, 2016 16:33:04 GMT
Mike Yikum Reply to Angelika Buddhadasa Response
Angelika,
First of all, I'm happy that you thought my graphic organizer was nice. As far as your question is concerned, I believe that it's hard to decide that the digital world impacts our society either positively or negatively. What I'm trying to say that it affects both in a positive and in a negative way. However, it is up to us to become responsible digital citizens, taking effective measures such as protecting precious info. from hackers or reporting a case of cyberbullying, and by also taking advantage of the opportunities and privileges that being a digital citizen offers.
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Post by Ms.Tamme on Oct 20, 2016 2:55:00 GMT
Ms. Tamme Response
Mike, What "legal" status do we have as a digital citizens? Who or what gives us that status? I believe that digital citizenship is voluntary, while national citizenship is granted by a government. We claim the title of digital citizen and our behavior with and through technology defines whether or not we are a good or bad citizen. Do you agree or disagree with this stance? Explain your position.
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Post by mikeyikum on Oct 20, 2016 16:40:17 GMT
MIKE YIKUM REPLY TO MS. TAMME RESPONSE
Ms. Tamme, By using the term legal status, I meant that a normal person has the position and right to use and utilize information technology. Just as is the case of a migrant who decides to live in another country, and must apply for an identity(position) there, so is it while applying for a digital citizenship. Nevertheless, I do agree with you that being a digital citizen is a voluntary act.
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Post by Ms.Tamme on Oct 20, 2016 18:32:11 GMT
Ms.Tamme Reply to Mike's Reply
Mike, To whom do you "apply" for a digital citizenship? Is there a "governing body" that says, you can or can't participate in the digital world? No there is not, there is no organization that "oversees" digital citizenship granting rights and enacting responsibilities over the WHOLE of the digital world. The Digital World is self governing, meaning each individual is responsible for their actions in the digital world. Citizenship becomes "participation" in the digital world and each individual participating must of their own volition responsibly use the rights obtained through using technology and self govern their responsibilities, such as security and obeying national laws governing technology use. Do you see the difference I'm trying to point out between normal citizenship and digital citizenship?
Ms. Tamme
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