FUTURE PERSPECTIVE TO IMPROVE THE LEVEL OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AMONG THE JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study aimed to reveal the level of digital citizenship among students at Jordanian public universities from their point of view, and then suggest a future perspective to improve it. Using a descriptive analytical method, a (45) item questioner was developed, the sample of the study consisted of (5200) students, who were randomly selected form (6) universities. Results indicated that the mean value of the tool level was 3.82 out of 5, with high value. In terms of the study fields, the mean of digital skills was 4.32 with high value; digital responsibility was 3.62 and the digital safety, 3.52, both of the two feilds were moderate.

Results also indicated no statistical significant differences in the level of digital citizenship due to the selected variables, except for the university variable. Finally, the researcher suggested a future vision to improve the status of digital citizenship among students at Jordanian public universities. The study recommended to raise the awareness of digital citizenship among students at Jordanian public universities and to increase technical support.