Digital Community, Digital Citizen

Jason Ohler excels at showing how digital connections are affecting almost every aspect of school life. This is an important read for anyone wanting to understand technology's impact on education. -- Will Richardson, Author of Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms 20100524 From Plato to 'Leave it to Beaver,' Jason Ohler sets our current struggles with digital citizenship in the context of humanity's ongoing quest for developing good, productive, responsible citizens. -- Joe Brennan, Instructor, Discovery Education 20100524 This dynamite book will be very helpful for educators who face the challenge of rapid accommodation in this new world. -- Nancy Willard, Executive Director 20100524 Jason Ohler explores the tensions that evolve as technology shakes the foundations of our moral, social, political, and philosophical perspectives. A great read. -- Scott Christian, Director of Academic Technology 20100524 With balance and great insight, Ohler explores how Digital Citizenship is a part of our day-to-day lives: providing concrete examples, anecdotes and activities in support of the readers' understanding of how this impacts their lives. -- John Mikton, Director of Information Technology 20100629 This book provides an in-depth analysis of how the internet and technology affect the very nature of learning, relationships, and schooling. This is a book that every teacher and school administrator should read to understand the full impact and significance of technology in education. -- Greg Kearsley, Director of Graduate Studies in Education 20100720 Digital citizenship is an important area of study. This text helps educators at all levels to understand not only the history, but also the future of technology and our society, and technology and our schools. -- Jill Gildea, Superintendent 20100528 This book is a 'must read' for anyone who educates children and youth in the 21st century. The digital aspects of global citizenship are clearly set forth with numerous thought-provoking examples and questions. -- Karen L. Tichy, Associate Superintendent for Instruction and Special Education 20100528 The author articulates in layman's terms the importance of reflecting on our digital age and how we must integrate technology into our classrooms and school activities. -- Lori L. Grossman, Manager, Academic Training 20100528 The author provides a compelling and refreshing look at the role of technology in education and in the lives of our students. -- Richard Yee, Principal 20100528 The rationale for the importance of developing critical thinkers with a conscience for the rights of others was evident throughout the text. This book could easily become a field guide for administrators, school boards, and technology educators. -- Roxie R. Ahlbrecht, Second Grade Math Teacher Leader 20100528