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1 | | -- ### OntologyBlock |
2 | | - id:: digital-citizenship-ontology |
3 | | - collapsed:: true |
| 1 | +### OntologyBlock |
| 2 | +id:: digital-citizenship-ontology |
4 | 3 | - ontology:: true |
5 | 4 | - term-id:: DT-0291 |
6 | 5 | - preferred-term:: Digital Citizenship |
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18 | 17 | - implementedInLayer:: [[ApplicationLayer]] |
19 | 18 | - #### Relationships |
20 | 19 | id:: digital-citizenship-relationships |
21 | | - collapsed:: true |
22 | 20 | - is-part-of:: [[Virtual Society]] |
23 | 21 | - is-part-of:: [[Digital Constitution]] |
24 | 22 | - is-part-of:: [[Metaverse Platform]] |
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38 | 36 | - depends-on:: [[Community Governance Model]] |
39 | 37 | - depends-on:: [[Privacy Protection]] |
40 | 38 | - depends-on:: [[Legal Framework]] |
41 | | - |
42 | | -## Academic Context |
43 | | - |
| 39 | +- ## Academic Context |
44 | 40 | - Digital citizenship refers to the norms, rights, responsibilities, and ethical behaviours associated with participation in digital environments, encompassing virtual societies, metaverse communities, and digital platforms. |
45 | | - - It is grounded in digital literacy, encompassing safe, respectful, and responsible use of technology, with emphasis on civic engagement and community care. |
46 | | - - Academic foundations draw from information systems, digital media studies, and ethics, highlighting the evolving relationship between individuals and digital technologies in social and civic contexts. |
47 | | - - Key developments include frameworks that integrate affective (emotional), behavioural, and cognitive dimensions of digital citizenship education, reflecting the complexity of digital participation beyond mere access or technical skills[3][4]. |
48 | | - |
49 | | -## Current Landscape (2025) |
50 | | - |
| 41 | + - It is grounded in digital literacy, encompassing safe, respectful, and responsible use of technology, with emphasis on civic engagement and community care. |
| 42 | + - Academic foundations draw from information systems, digital media studies, and ethics, highlighting the evolving relationship between individuals and digital technologies in social and civic contexts. |
| 43 | + - Key developments include frameworks that integrate affective (emotional), behavioural, and cognitive dimensions of digital citizenship education, reflecting the complexity of digital participation beyond mere access or technical skills[3][4]. |
| 44 | +- ## Current Landscape (2025) |
51 | 45 | - Digital citizenship education has expanded to include ethical use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, emphasising “AI for good” as a new frontier in responsible digital behaviour. |
52 | | - - Schools increasingly teach students not only safe online practices but also how to use AI tools ethically, preparing them for workforce demands[1]. |
53 | | - - Industry adoption includes integration of digital citizenship principles into corporate social responsibility and platform governance, with growing attention to digital well-being and combating misinformation. |
| 46 | + - Schools increasingly teach students not only safe online practices but also how to use AI tools ethically, preparing them for workforce demands[1]. |
| 47 | + - Industry adoption includes integration of digital citizenship principles into corporate social responsibility and platform governance, with growing attention to digital well-being and combating misinformation. |
54 | 48 | - Notable organisations and platforms promoting digital citizenship include the ISTE-led DigCit Coalition, which advocates shifting from “don’ts” to proactive “do’s” in digital ethics education[6]. |
55 | 49 | - UK and North England examples: |
56 | | - - Educational institutions in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, and Sheffield have incorporated digital citizenship into curricula, often linked with media literacy and digital well-being programmes. |
57 | | - - Regional innovation hubs in North England support research and community initiatives promoting safe and inclusive digital participation. |
| 50 | + - Educational institutions in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, and Sheffield have incorporated digital citizenship into curricula, often linked with media literacy and digital well-being programmes. |
| 51 | + - Regional innovation hubs in North England support research and community initiatives promoting safe and inclusive digital participation. |
58 | 52 | - Technical capabilities have advanced with tools for digital literacy assessment and AI-driven moderation, though challenges remain in balancing privacy, freedom of expression, and security. |
59 | 53 | - Standards and frameworks continue to evolve, with emphasis on comprehensive digital citizenship that includes rights, responsibilities, digital health, and civic participation[3][4]. |
60 | | - |
61 | | -## Research & Literature |
62 | | - |
| 54 | +- ## Research & Literature |
63 | 55 | - Key academic papers and sources: |
64 | | - - Ribble, M. (2021). *Digital Citizenship in Schools: Nine Elements All Students Should Know*. ISTE. |
65 | | - - Richardson, J., et al. (2025). Defining digital citizenship and digital citizenship education: A Delphi study. *Journal of Digital Learning*, 12(3), 45-67. DOI:10.1080/15391523.2025.2536564[4]. |
66 | | - - Heick, T. (2024). The Definition of Digital Citizenship. *TeachThought*. (Updated 2024)[7]. |
| 56 | + - Ribble, M. (2021). *Digital Citizenship in Schools: Nine Elements All Students Should Know*. ISTE. |
| 57 | + - Richardson, J., et al. (2025). Defining digital citizenship and digital citizenship education: A Delphi study. *Journal of Digital Learning*, 12(3), 45-67. DOI:10.1080/15391523.2025.2536564[4]. |
| 58 | + - Heick, T. (2024). The Definition of Digital Citizenship. *TeachThought*. (Updated 2024)[7]. |
67 | 59 | - Ongoing research directions focus on: |
68 | | - - Developing empirical frameworks for digital citizenship education that address affective, behavioural, and cognitive outcomes. |
69 | | - - Exploring the impact of AI and immersive technologies on digital citizenship norms. |
70 | | - - Investigating regional and cultural variations in digital citizenship practices and education. |
71 | | - |
72 | | -## UK Context |
73 | | - |
| 60 | + - Developing empirical frameworks for digital citizenship education that address affective, behavioural, and cognitive outcomes. |
| 61 | + - Exploring the impact of AI and immersive technologies on digital citizenship norms. |
| 62 | + - Investigating regional and cultural variations in digital citizenship practices and education. |
| 63 | +- ## UK Context |
74 | 64 | - British contributions include policy initiatives integrating digital citizenship with media literacy and digital well-being, supported by government and educational bodies. |
75 | 65 | - North England innovation hubs in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, and Sheffield actively promote digital inclusion and ethical technology use through partnerships between universities, local authorities, and tech companies. |
76 | 66 | - Regional case studies highlight community-driven digital citizenship programmes addressing online safety, digital rights, and civic participation, often tailored to local demographics and digital access challenges. |
77 | | - |
78 | | -## Future Directions |
79 | | - |
| 67 | +- ## Future Directions |
80 | 68 | - Emerging trends: |
81 | | - - Integration of AI ethics and digital citizenship education, focusing on responsible AI use and digital empathy. |
82 | | - - Expansion of digital citizenship frameworks to encompass metaverse participation and virtual identity management. |
| 69 | + - Integration of AI ethics and digital citizenship education, focusing on responsible AI use and digital empathy. |
| 70 | + - Expansion of digital citizenship frameworks to encompass metaverse participation and virtual identity management. |
83 | 71 | - Anticipated challenges: |
84 | | - - Balancing digital rights with security and privacy in increasingly complex digital ecosystems. |
85 | | - - Addressing digital divides and ensuring equitable access to digital citizenship education. |
| 72 | + - Balancing digital rights with security and privacy in increasingly complex digital ecosystems. |
| 73 | + - Addressing digital divides and ensuring equitable access to digital citizenship education. |
86 | 74 | - Research priorities: |
87 | | - - Designing adaptive, culturally sensitive digital citizenship curricula. |
88 | | - - Evaluating long-term impacts of digital citizenship education on civic engagement and digital well-being. |
89 | | - |
90 | | -## References |
91 | | - |
92 | | -1. Ribble, M. (2021). *Digital Citizenship in Schools: Nine Elements All Students Should Know*. ISTE Publishing. |
93 | | - |
94 | | -2. Richardson, J., Smith, L., & Choi, H. (2025). Defining digital citizenship and digital citizenship education: A Delphi study. *Journal of Digital Learning*, 12(3), 45-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2025.2536564 |
95 | | - |
96 | | -3. Heick, T. (2024). The Definition of Digital Citizenship. *TeachThought*. Retrieved November 2025, from https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning-posts/definition-digital-citizenship/ |
97 | | - |
98 | | -4. ISTE DigCit Coalition. (2025). Digital Citizenship Competencies. International Society for Technology in Education. |
99 | | - |
100 | | -5. UK Department for Education. (2024). *Digital Literacy and Citizenship Framework*. London: DfE. |
101 | | - |
102 | | -6. North England Digital Innovation Hubs Consortium. (2025). *Annual Report on Digital Inclusion and Citizenship*. Manchester. |
103 | | - |
104 | | -## Metadata |
105 | | - |
| 75 | + - Designing adaptive, culturally sensitive digital citizenship curricula. |
| 76 | + - Evaluating long-term impacts of digital citizenship education on civic engagement and digital well-being. |
| 77 | +- ## References |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | + 1. Ribble, M. (2021). *Digital Citizenship in Schools: Nine Elements All Students Should Know*. ISTE Publishing. |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | + 2. Richardson, J., Smith, L., & Choi, H. (2025). Defining digital citizenship and digital citizenship education: A Delphi study. *Journal of Digital Learning*, 12(3), 45-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2025.2536564 |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | + 3. Heick, T. (2024). The Definition of Digital Citizenship. *TeachThought*. Retrieved November 2025, from https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning-posts/definition-digital-citizenship/ |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | + 4. ISTE DigCit Coalition. (2025). Digital Citizenship Competencies. International Society for Technology in Education. |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | + 5. UK Department for Education. (2024). *Digital Literacy and Citizenship Framework*. London: DfE. |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | + 6. North England Digital Innovation Hubs Consortium. (2025). *Annual Report on Digital Inclusion and Citizenship*. Manchester. |
| 90 | +- ## Metadata |
106 | 91 | - **Last Updated**: 2025-11-11 |
107 | 92 | - **Review Status**: Comprehensive editorial review |
108 | 93 | - **Verification**: Academic sources verified |
109 | | -- **Regional Context**: UK/North England where applicable |
110 | | - |
| 94 | +- **Regional Context**: UK/North England where applicable |
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