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A conceptual framework for digital civics pedagogy informed by the philosophy of information

A conceptual framework for digital civics pedagogy informed by the philosophy of information The purpose of this paper is to draw on the philosophy of information, specifically the work of Luciano Floridi, to argue that digital civics must fully comprehend the implications of the digital environment, and consequently an informational ontology, to deliver to students an education that will prepare them for full participation as citizens in the infosphere.Design/methodology/approachIntroducing this philosophy for use in education, the research discusses the ethical implications of ontological change in the digital age; informational organisms and their interconnectivity; and concepts of agency, both organic and artificial in digitally mediated civic interactions and civic education.FindingsWith the provision of a structural framework rooted in the philosophy of information, robust mechanisms for civics initiatives can be enacted.Originality/valueThe paper allows policy makers and practitioners to formulate healthy responses to digital age challenges in civics and civics education. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Documentation Emerald Publishing

A conceptual framework for digital civics pedagogy informed by the philosophy of information

Journal of Documentation , Volume 76 (2): 15 – Feb 11, 2020

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Emerald Publishing
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© Emerald Publishing Limited
ISSN
0022-0418
DOI
10.1108/jd-07-2019-0139
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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to draw on the philosophy of information, specifically the work of Luciano Floridi, to argue that digital civics must fully comprehend the implications of the digital environment, and consequently an informational ontology, to deliver to students an education that will prepare them for full participation as citizens in the infosphere.Design/methodology/approachIntroducing this philosophy for use in education, the research discusses the ethical implications of ontological change in the digital age; informational organisms and their interconnectivity; and concepts of agency, both organic and artificial in digitally mediated civic interactions and civic education.FindingsWith the provision of a structural framework rooted in the philosophy of information, robust mechanisms for civics initiatives can be enacted.Originality/valueThe paper allows policy makers and practitioners to formulate healthy responses to digital age challenges in civics and civics education.

Journal

Journal of DocumentationEmerald Publishing

Published: Feb 11, 2020

Keywords: Philosophy of information; Educational philosophy; Civics education; Digital civics; Digital teaching and learning; Information ethics

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