Now that the stress that comes with the first month of school is past, I have a little more time for reading and reflection on educational technology. One article I encountered this week, titled “text unto others…As You Would Have Them Text Unto You“, was very effective at summarizing the issue of digital citizenship. It appeared in the September 2008 edition of T.H.E. Journal magazine.Personally, I appreciated the angle taken by the author – that is, focus on the positive benefits instead of the lurking ‘evil’ that awaits users. Matt Villano points to the “Digizen.org” web site, where the authors summarize this fresh angle: “Digital citizenship isn’t just about recognizing and dealing with online hazards. It’s about building safe spaces and communities, [having students] understand how to manage personal information, and about being internet savvy – using your online presence to grow and shape your world in a safe, creative way, and inspiring others to do the same.”The author continues to take this ‘positive’ angle as he explores the role of the teacher (leading by example), the roles various industries have played in tackling piracy, and the tough question of who is responsible for teaching digital citizenship.  An added bonus to the article is a sidebar titled “9 Steps To Building A Good Digital Citizen” compiled by Mike Ribble.