Description: 1. Introduction: 5 min
2. Panel Discussion: 40 min
3. Open Floor Discussion/Question and Answer: 10 min
4. Action & Output/Conclusion: 5 min
The speakers are expected to highlight the topic in a 60 minutes panel discussion by providing knowledge and examples based on their experiences. The session will be followed by further inviting the participation from the open floor to exchange ideas, insights and experiences on Digital Citizenship.
Introduction: 5 mins
The moderator will start the session with the introduction of the general concept of Digital Citizenship.
Panel Discussion: 40 mins
The moderator will then invite the speakers to further discuss Digital Citizenship, highlight some of the main issues surrounding this topic, and introduce various alternatives to create policies in an era of Digital Citizenship. To facilitate a robust discussion, speakers from different stakeholder groups, geographical region and gender will be engaged to share their points of view from different perspectives. There will be two rounds and each speaker will speak for five minutes each round.
Open floor Discussion/Question and Answer: 10 mins
The floor will be opened for comments, questions and suggestions for further actions of different communities and stakeholder group. An open-floor discussion will encourage and empower attendees to advocate their opinions and points of view of the communities they are representing. This session is expected to be dynamic and interactive, which the moderator(s) will line up the audience and speakers for questions, responses or comments upon requests.
Action & Output: 5 mins
The moderator will wrap up the discussion and conclude the session towards the identification and development of specific and actionable next steps that could be implemented to promote positive digital citizenship and cyber wellness among young Internet users
Expected Outcomes: This workshop expects to provide guidance in the development of policies and strategies customized to the development of millennials as digital socially responsible global citizens for a positive cyber environment. It will provide participants with an overview of the issues surrounding the lack of competence in digital responsibility and the passive attitude towards social responsibility. With the existence of online social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and Youtube, the session also seeks to develop a new cyberspace literacy that embraces Web 2.0. Web 2.0 refers to the second generation of the world wide web which is characterized by more dynamic and interactive collaborative and shared web experiences. It is hoped that participants will conclude the workshop more knowledgeable on the importance of preparing youth to become responsible digital citizens about the different initiatives active in the world with the potential for cross-pollination and networking with other participants. This session also seeks to contribute to the introduction of policies that are able to encourage and create responsible digital citizens who understand the rights and responsibilities that come with being online, use technology in a positive manner and engage in making practical, safe, responsible, ethical, and legal use of technology.