As a Digital Equity & Distance Education team, we designed a professional development program that focuses on digital equity and citizenship in online courses. We will share the evolution of our program through a shifting digital landscape, showcase course transformations, and provide a customizable roadmap for implementing these principles at your own institution.
Digital citizenship is “The full range of experiences, opportunities and responsibilities of individuals engaged in the virtual world including access, literacy, rights, responsibilities and security” (Urban Libraries Council, 2023)
If we are committed to providing equitable access to technology and digital resources, we must also be committed to empowering students to think critically, participate responsibly, and understand the ethical implications of data privacy, security, and equity in digital spaces.