How is digital citizenship similar/ traditional citizenship in the world?

Well when it comes to citizenship, it is simple, always apply the golden rule, “Treat others how you would want to be treated, weather it is at a coffee shop or on the World Wide Web. If I am making my coffee and I spill some cream or raw sugar on the counter, I take a recycled napkin and wipe it up, so the next person can have a clean space to make their coffee.

Just like in point number, two in the Citizenship in the Digital age suggests, treat others courteously, and never bully, at the coffee shop and in the digital world. We all are responsible for making this world a better place to live in, thinking of others before yourself lays a footprint of car and concern for all citizens of the world. We must learn to share the planet. 

How can we apply traditional citizenship ideas to our work in helping students develop digital citizenship?

Point number five is my favorite, to actively pursue education and become a lifelong learner. Teaching young learners that the Internet is a TOOL and not a toy is very important. It is OK to enjoy gaming and other forms of communication on the Internet but, teaching them that at the touch of their fingers they have access to answers and ideas of the WORLD. Use the digital tools to enhance your learning and be smart enough to understand that using Internet tools to enhance and develop your learning is the wise road to take. 

As teachers we are responsible to promote and encourage digital citizenship, and I think one of the best ways is to demonstrate it with our students.  With all the technology you may have access to in your room showing students HOW to be digital citizens is important, something as simple as this video is a start to open up a conversation, related to point number eight. 

 In the classroom developing a relationship with students where they understand digital citizenship is important not only to you as their teacher but important to everyone on the planet. The small steps young learners make to promote digital citizenship within themselves encourages others to follow them, and one student taking the time to be aware of his or her actions online, lead to citizenship all over the world. Let's sing together, "Let their be peace on earth, and let it begin with me.", starting with a kid as president.