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Digital Citizenship Website

Description
For this assignment we were asked to create three webpages on different aspects of digital citizenship. The different aspects included digital law, digital access, and digitial responsibility. The webpages were to be designed to incorporate all the important information about specific topics related to those different aspects. In addition to the webpages, students were asked to complete a 1-2 page paper describing the process of creating the webpage and reflecting on the choices made in developing the page. Students were instructed to conduct a survey on digital access to help them focus their webpage. Students were also given a choice between creating a AUP or a pamphlet related to their webpage.

=Process to Complete the Assignment= To begin the assignment students were allowed to choose topics using a PBWorks webpage. We were to choose one topic for each different aspect of digitial citizenship. Once topics were chosen, students began researching their topics and worked on getting ideas for their webpages. Students were allowed to create webpages using a variety of different web portals. I chose Webs.com as it seemed like an easy interface and it was free. For the first webpage, on digital law, I chose to research online bullying. I created a webpage that included numerous links as well as different videos that helped show the seriousness of online bullying. For the second webpage I decided to look into webpage design elements for those who are physically impaired. I was able to learn about different HTML coding that can be used to make accessibilty easier for those who have trouble. Finally, for the last page I decided to look at cell phone etiquette. Cell phones for my students are such an important part of their lives I wondered how they felt about the use of cell phones in different situations. I created a survey to ask some basic questions about cell phone use. The results were fascinating. Once I had that information I created a webpage that incorporated rules for students (and others) to follow when using their cell phones. I created a pamphlet on proper cell phone etiquette that was included on the webpage as well.

Reflection
During this process I learned quite a bit about digital citizenship. As someone who designs webpages occasionally I discovered new techniques that will allow for greater accessibility. I found many new HTML tips that will help me create better web pages that are viewable by all. I was interested in creating a page on cyberbullying because of several instances at our school. Students do not understand the implications of the material they put online and the consequence that can result from doing so. I found the cell phone survey most interesting because I was able to understand how students feel about cell phone use in public. Their views on cell phone use are vastly different from mine. I was shocked to see that 25% said that it was okay to talk on the cell phone in a resturant and 9% said it was acceptable to text during religious services. During the process of creating the webpages I was forced to think about who my audience was and what information I felt they needed to know. I tried to limit the information on my webpages so that they would be easier to read and understand. In looking at my fellow classmates webpages I was struck by the number of different topics associated with being a digital citizen. Many topics I had never thought about before were discussed by fellow classmates. Those webpages were very valuable to me for gaining a better understanding of what it means to be a digital citizen.

Papers
Cyber Bulling Paper Creating Accessible Webpages Paper



Cell Phone Etiquette Paper

Pamphlet on Proper Cell Phone Use

Link to website
Digital Citizenship Website