First reflecting on the class digital citizenship is that media has become very popular all over the world. It has changed a lot. Early years ago, it was just friends who posted (mailed) letters to connect, or for emergencies telegram was used to convey urgent messages. But now it is changed that if one person posts something online it goes to their own group or even to an unknown person if it is opened to all. We never know who reads it and what dangers can come from it. They should have boundaries for young girls and teach cyber safety to protect everyone.
Regarding Wesch’s video on An Anthropological Introduction to Youtube it talks about the unique culture and the implications of participatory media. It talks about how schools can use digital sources for educational purposes and how it has changed when it is not properly used.
For future classrooms, it can bring active learning and participation rather than simply relying on textbooks. It gives opportunities for students to learn new platforms now we are learning in class different technology. Digital media has a good connection of networking at the same time it should be used safely and be aware of what we are posting and who is our indeed audience.
For the implications for schools in general Wesch’s video emphasizes that schools need to help students understand digital citizenship, and media literacy and understand how it works and the benefits and responsibilities of participating in media.
To balance challenges and opportunities in digital education it is useful when digital literacy is offered with critical thinking for the future students to navigate digital media in a safe and secure manner.
Hi thanks for you thoughts! I think that your point about it being a balance is really the key point. I know that sometimes this is a struggle. Do you think that there is anything that we as educators can do to find this balance?