Digital citizenship is a concept meant to educate technology users on appropriate and responsible uses of technology in all it’s various forms. Digital citizenship is important and applicable for all technology users.
Digital citizenship encompasses nine key areas.
Digital citizenship encompasses nine key areas.
1. Digital Access:
This element reminds all technology users that not every person has access to the same amount and type of technology. Digitally responsible citizens should recognize that this digital exclusion could make it difficult for those without access to technology to excel in a technology-centered society. |
2. Digital Commerce:
Digital commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services through an electronic platform. It is important for technology users to be aware of both the positive and negative sides of the electronic marketplace. The ease with which technology users can purchase items such as clothes, food, music, or even cars is a positive aspect of digital commerce. However, things such as illegal downloading are readily available for purchase as well. As more of the economy shifts to the electronic marketplace, it is important for users to understand how to participate in appropriate and responsible digital transactions.
Digital commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services through an electronic platform. It is important for technology users to be aware of both the positive and negative sides of the electronic marketplace. The ease with which technology users can purchase items such as clothes, food, music, or even cars is a positive aspect of digital commerce. However, things such as illegal downloading are readily available for purchase as well. As more of the economy shifts to the electronic marketplace, it is important for users to understand how to participate in appropriate and responsible digital transactions.
3. Digital Communication:
Digital communication is the ability to communicate with others through various forms of technology. Users are able to communicate almost instantaneously with other users across the globe through resources such as email, cell phones, and social media. It is important for all users, especially young users, to understand how to communicate appropriately across the various types of technology. |
4. Digital Literacy:
Digital literacy refers to the process of educating society about technology. Different technologies are more applicable to certain users than others. For example, videoconferencing is a tool often utilized in the professional world, but less so in schools. However, both groups can effectively use document-sharing tools such as Google Docs or wikis in their everyday practices. It is important for users to be taught how to effectively use the tools most applicable to them as well as how to use them to further learning. |
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6. Digital Law: Digital law is the duty all technology users share to operate within the confines of the law when using technology. Unlawful uses of technology range from illegally downloading content to identity theft. Technology users should know what actions are lawful and what actions are not, as well as how to recognize unlawful uses of technology.
7. Digital Rights and Responsibilities:
All technology users have rights that should not be violated. Some of the rights that all digital citizens are entitled to are safety, the ability to speak freely, and the ability to keep private any information they do not wish to share. Technology users are also responsible for upholding these rights when interacting with other users. Digital citizens should be taught how to protect these rights for themselves and for others. |
8. Digital Health and Wellness:
Digital citizens should also be aware of the potential physical and psychological repercussions of technology use. An irresponsible use of technology can result in vision and hearing impairment, as well as significant strain on the neck. Technology can also have a significant effect on the mental health of regular users.
Digital citizens should also be aware of the potential physical and psychological repercussions of technology use. An irresponsible use of technology can result in vision and hearing impairment, as well as significant strain on the neck. Technology can also have a significant effect on the mental health of regular users.
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9. Digital Security:
Digital users should be proactive in protecting personal information from things and users that intend harm. Users should be mindful of potential electronic dangers, such as viruses, and how to combat them with tools such as firewalls. |
For more information:
Digital Citizenship
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship
9 Resources for Teaching Digital Citizenship
https://www.iste.org/explore/articleDetail?articleid=242
How to Teach Digital Citizenship
http://www.teachhub.com/how-teach-digital-citizenship
Resources:
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Etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2017, from http://www.dictionary.com/browse/etiquette
Ribble, M. (n.d.). Digital Citizenship. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/
Ribble, M. (n.d.). Nine Elements. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html
V. D. (2014, October 24). What Your Students Really Need to Know About Digital Citizenship. Retrieved May 15, 2017, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/digital-citizenship-need-to-know-vicki-davis