Unit 2: Digital Citizenship (LiDA102)
Digital citizenship (LiDA102) is the second of four micro-courses for the Learning in a Digital Age course.
In Unit 2 you will engage in academic learning as a digital citizen of the internet. This unit will help you to develop a positive online identity in support of learning on the Internet, commensurate with good practice for privacy, security and interpersonal communications.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 30 hours (excluding time for preparing an optional assessment portfolio for formal credit).
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The purpose of this section is to provide a framework for thinking about digital citizenship to guide your learning.
2.1: Digital Citizenship
In this subunit you will build on the concept of citizenship considering a range of e-literacies and associated rights and responsibilities in a digital world to develop a definition for digital citizenship in the context of learning in a digital age.
Upon successful completion of this subunit you will be able to:
- Use an online note-taking tool to summarise video and/or audio presentations for academic purposes.
- Summarise an academic publication to support your research.
- Identify the range of academic and study skills for learning success in higher education and share support resources for improving these skills.
- Discuss the future of higher education in a digital age with particular emphasis on the implications for academic and study skills.
- Prepare a learning reflection; and
- Improve skills and build confidence in using social media to support learning on the Internet.
2.2: Online Identity for Learning
In this subunit you will review your existing online identity and commence work on improving your digital identity in support of your online learning.
Upon successful completion of this subunit you will be able to:
- Distinguish between the technical and human elements of online identity
- Define the concept of digital identity and its importance for digital citizenship
- Understand the importance of digital identity and social media for your future career and building an online learning network; and
- Adopt a proactive approach to digital identity by improving your web presence on appropriate social media sites.
2.3: Digital Environments
Digital environments refer to the tools and online spaces we use to interact with each other. With reference to digital citizenship this includes: health and safety, privacy and security and your skills in reviewing the terms of service of the online spaces you use.Upon successful completion of this subunit you will be able to:- Identify the factors which can contribute to physical discomfort, visual discomfort, stress and fatigue when using computers.
- Apply good online hygiene practices to ensure your privacy and security in digital environments.
- Discuss the impact of digital rights management.
- Compare and contrast on-line communities with off-line communities and consider the implications of the research on how to engage successfully with online communities.
- Critically evaluate an online tool of your choice with due consideration of the business context, terms of service and suitability of the tool for the intended purpose.
- Publish a reliable product review of an online tool of your choice; and
- Build and improve your online identity for tertiary study.
2.4: Digital Practices in the Workplace
In this subunit we consider how changes with technology will impact digital practices in the workplace.
Upon successful completion of this subunit you will be able to:
- Describe how like-minded professionals in your field of interest network online.
- Discuss how technology has changed business practices in your field of interest or career.
- List contemporary examples of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
- Review the potential impact of automation in your field of interest or career; and
- List the implications for learning and skills development in your future career precipitated by changes in digital technology.
2.5: Societal Issues and the Internet
In this subunit we introduce a number of societal issues and problematic online behaviors which have emerged in the digital world. This is by no means a comprehensive list or a thorough examination of the respective issues. The selected issues are provided as a stimulus to help you choose an issue for further investigation.
You will choose one societal issue or antisocial behavior associated with the Internet that you would like to investigate further. You will then publish an editorial on your course blog, focusing on the issue you select based on your reading of open access resources you find online. Your blog post will contribute to building your online identity in achieving the learning outcome for this unit.
Upon successful completion of this subunit you will be able to:
- Explain:
- The true cost of free websites
- Net neutrality
- Select one of the following societal issues or problematic online behaviours for further investigation:
- Online impersonation
- Internet trolling
- Online harassment
- Psychological issues
- Digital redlining
- Equity and inclusion; and
- Publish an editorial on a societal issue or antisocial behaviour of your choice, thereby contributing to your online identity as a digital citizen.
- Explain:
LiDA102 Edubit Assessment
Assessment Competency: Develop a positive digital online identity in support of learning commensurate with good practice for privacy, security and interpersonal communications.
Course Feed for Unit 2 (LiDA102)
The course feed harvests learner posts from selected Internet sites. You can post to the feed by logging in to the course resource site.
