Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
The Online Journal of Quality in Higher Education, cilt.2, sa.3, ss.39-43, 2015 (Hakemli Dergi)
Technological developments and movement to the digital era necessitate redefining some concepts or updating existing definitions. While identifying new notions, a gap is observed in the educational and social structure of 21st century. Among the standards of national educational technology, it is emphasized that both student and the teacher are required to have digital citizenship characteristics. Thus, it is thought that the quality in education will be increased. While defining digital citizenship, some elements are essential to mention. These can be listed as digital access, digital commerce, digital communication, digital literacy, digital etiquette, digital law, digital rights and responsibilities, digital health and wellness, and digital security. The present study gives information about digital citizenship through introducing different definitions stated by several researchers in the literature and examined with the educational activities at schools. Furthermore, it is emphasized that investing money on expensive technologies and facilities is not enough to meet the needs for the education of these individuals.