1. DGTL 8300
Digital Citizenship
Spring 2009
Section 2
Prerequisites: Must have passed the GACE Computer Skills Competency Assessment
This semester long class is an overview of the ways to be a successful digital citizen. Emphasis is
placed on the nine elements of Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007), which will be
covered throughout the course. The learner will implement at least three of the elements of
Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007) and learn about the other six elements through
class discussion and presentations.
Instructor name: Lindsey La Barge
Office hours: 4:00PM-6:00PM Monday – Friday, also by appointment
Telephone number: (706)367-5003 ext. 238
E-mail: ll00620@email.georgiasouthern.edu
Technology Requirements
Access to a high speed Internet browser, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Headset with microphone
Course Objectives
The learner will be able to:
1. implement each of the nine elements of Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007).
2. communicate their knowledge of digital citizenship.
3. model correct digital citizenship to others.
4. teach students to become better digital citizens.
General Information
This class is completely online. The class will have live chat sessions every Thursday from
7:00-8:00 PM. This class goes through GeorgiaOnMyLine. Each student will be given a user
name that will allow them to sign on and access the class.
Communications
Learners are provided with an e-mail address through the university. This is the official way that
communication will happen within the course. It is the learner’s responsibility to check that
e-mail account each day. There is no excuse to not use this account and for not responding to
e-mails within a timely manner.
The instructor will reply to all communications within 24 hours. The instructor will also notify
learners of their grade within three days of the assignment or discussion due date.
Required Resource
Ribble, M., & Bailey, G. (2007). Digital Citizenship in Schools. Eugene, Oregon.

2. International Society for Technology in Education.
Evaluation
Class participation:
Weekly live chats- You will be required to attend at least 8 of the 12 chats that will be
held every Thursday from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. If you attend all of the chats, the instructor
will add 5% to your final grade as extra credit. (This could help you earn a 90% in the
class instead of an 80%.)
Worth 20% of final grade.
Assignments:
Biography- In this biography you will introduce yourself to the rest of the class. Include
where you are from, where you are living, your educational background and your
experience with technology, specifically the internet.
Worth 5% of final grade.
Weekly discussions- You will be required to discuss the weekly readings and respond to
at least two of your classmates posts each week.
Worth 20% of final grade.
Digital Citizenship Project Rough Draft- This project can either be a PowerPoint
presentation or a paper. Pictures should be included showing the learner implementing at
least three of the elements of Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007). The rubric
with the specific requirements can be found in the course assignments link on the class
site.
Example:
Element: Digital Communication
The learner can take pictures of the use of digital communication such as
e-mail and blogs. Some of these pictures should include screen shots.
Worth 20% of final grade.
Final Digital Citizenship Project- Post your final draft of you Digital Citizenship
Project to the discussion called Digital Citizenship Project. After posting your final
project, evaluate at least two of your fellow classmates’ projects using the rubric that is
available in the first post of the Digital Citizenship Project Discussion board.
Worth 35% of final grade.
Final Grade:
The learner must receive at least 80% as a final grade in order to get credit for the course.

3. Final grade of 90-100% = This learner will be able to prove a thorough understanding of the
nine elements of Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007) and have an excellent
final project with proof of implementation of at least three of the elements. This learner
has also been heavily involved in the weekly discussions.
Final grade of 80-89% = This learner has an adequate knowledge of the nine elements of
Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007) and has a good final project that has proof
of at least two of the elements. This learner has been involved in the weekly discussions.
Final grade of 70-79% = This learner has a basic knowledge of the nine elements of Digital
Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007) and has produced a final project with proof of
implementation of only one of the elements. This learner has been involved in the weekly
discussion by only doing the minimum required.
Final grade of 60-69% = This learner has the minimum knowledge of the nine elements of
Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007). This learner has not done the required
amount of weekly discussions.
Final grade of 50-59% = This learner has not proven any knowledge of the nine elements of
Digital Citizenship (Ribble and Bailey, 2007). This learner has not been involved in the
weekly discussions.
Academic Integrity Expectations
Plagiarism is not acceptable. If plagiarism is found, there are penalties.
Penalty #1: The learner will automatically receive a zero on that assignment and still be required
to resubmit it with the necessary corrections in order to gain necessary understanding.
Penalty #2: The learner will automatically be removed from the course with no credit.
Accommodations
Disability Accommodation:
Learners with disabilities are required to notify both the class instructor and the Disability
Resource Office.
Phone number – (770)123-4567
E-mail address – disabilityresourceoffice@gavu.edu
Sexual Harassment Notification:
If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, you need to contact the Harassment Hotline
within 24 hours of the incident.
Phone number – (770)765-4321
E-mail address – harassmenthotline@gavu.edu

4. Class Schedule
Week 1: (1/15-1/21) Biography posting
Overview of the elements of Digital Citizenship (Ribble and
Bailey, 2007)
Weekly reading: Ribble chapters 1 and 6
Week 2: (1/22-1/28) Digital Access chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapter 2
Week 3: (1/29-2/04) Digital Commerce chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapters 2 and 3
Week 4: (2/05-2/11) Digital Communication chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapters 2 and 4
Week 5: (2/12-2/18) Digital Literacy chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapters 2 and 5
Week 6: (2/19-2/25) Digital Etiquette chat and discussion
Digital Citizenship Project Rough Draft due 2/25 by 11:00PM
Weekly reading: Ribble chapters 2 and 7
Week 7: (2/26-3/04) Digital Law chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapters 2 and 7
Week 8: (3/05-3/11) Digital Rights and Responsibilities chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapter 2 and conclusion
Week 9: (3/12-3/18) Digital Health and Wellness chat and discussion
Weekly reading: chapter 2
Week 10: (3/19-3/25) Spring Break
Week 11: (3/26-4/01) Digital Security chat and discussion
Weekly reading: Ribble chapter 2
Week 12: (4/02-4/08) Final Digital Citizenship Project due 4/08 by 11:00PM
Week 13: (4/09-4/15) Final Digital Citizenship Project discussion due 4/15 by 11:00PM
Congratulations, you have completed the course!!!