A study on the digital citizenship level of preservice teachers according to diverse variables

The purpose of this study is to identify and examine the digital citizenship levels of preservice teachers according to diverse variables. The sample of the study consists of students at Ataturk Education Faculty of Near East University (n = 345). Likerttype ‘digital citizenship scale’ with seven dimensions and 64 items and a personal information survey consisting of eight questions were used as data collection tools. Digital citizenship level of preservice teachers and their sub-dimensions such as digital communication and literacy were examined. According to the obtained findings, it was observed that digital citizenship level of preservice teachers varied between good and very good. At the end of the study, it has been understood that as the history of using digital tools of preservice teachers increases, so does their digital citizenship level; in addition, those with better economic means have higher access to digital tools and more knowledge and experience on digital shopping.