Dispositivos móveis e a formação para a cidadania digital: o desafio de família e escola

Abstract

This meta-paper analyses the importance of an ethical approach to the use of new technologies in and outside school premises. The constant access to the world wide web by children and youngsters, mainly through mobile devices, sends an alert about the urgency in preparing tis public to use internet for the best purposes, avoiding risk to oneself and others. The development of digital citizenship, through programs developed by schools, families and government, has become an issue of huge importance in a super connected and complex society. It is the role of all involved in education to address this question in an articulated and responsible manner.