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In the assigned video “What Is Digital Citizenship?” Wesley Fryer frames his answer around the rights and responsibilities of digital citizenship as posited by Mike Ribble. I agree with that idea, but then I note that he holds up a book with a photo showing the Old West, equating the internet to the Wild West. I have several issues with his presentation. [I will admit that what follows is more a rant than a specific answer to the posed questions.]
Fryer holds up the book to show photos, only briefly showing the cover and mentioning the title. No citation or even mention of the author? I would not accept that in a formal presentation by a student. Also, Fryer states that he has no way to present the photo other than by holding a book complete with glare. As a creator of an educational video, I believe that a certain level of professionalism should be maintained beyond simply holding up a book to show a picture.
Of course, when I noticed that the video is ten years old, I realized that the information and technology is several generations out of date. Even with that, ten years ago, I was able to make videos that cut in photographs.
I also noticed the crosses on the wall behind Fryer. I wondered how inclusive my friends from other faiths (and no religious faith) might feel about those, especially in the current political climate where some feel that U.S. citizenship depends on worshipping the right way.
I believe that we all have responsibilities as digital citizens and as teachers of students. I hope that I am always thoughtful when I act as a creator, keeping in my mind my audience with all their rights and responsibilities.
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