For example, my physical community (large subdivision where I live) has a Facebook group and members often post questions. Sadly, there are "clowns" who typically jump in with stupid comments, instead of answering the posed question.
How do we deal with irresponsible community members? Who is responsible for regulating interactions? I am still wrestling with these answers but would love to hear your perspectives!
Tatyana,
ReplyDeleteThe term Clowns is such a great analogy. I've heard the tried and trued cliché of "If you wouldn't say it to my face in person, you shouldn't say it online." But, I believe there a plenty of clowns in the 'real world' as well. As far as responsibility I think it's up to the individual who trolls to realize he/she loses credibility. And most social platforms are now taking some of the more serious commenters/content producers and applying restrictions or even kicking them off the platform. I also believe it's up to the individual participating to weed out those that are not participating in the forum/comments/etc appropriately to ignore and move on. Most definitely this is skill that needs to be taught to our students within the classroom.
Excellent points! I especially like your last suggestion, regarding the need to teach our students how to be responsible digital citizens. They are digital natives but often do not have netiquette skills.
DeleteI agree that students need skills that transfer to being responsible digital citizens; however, we didn't "somewhat" embrace e-learning until the pandemic and I am concerned that now that we are returning to the classroom, the need will fade. Change is so painful. Most classrooms still function the same as they did in the 50's.
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