Digital Citizenship Means Responsible Use
"Digital Citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use." -- Mike Ribble
Digital Citizenship is a way to prepare users for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage.
There are nine elements of Digital Citizenship
- Digital Access - full electronic participation in society
- Digital Commerce - the buying and selling of goods online
- Digital Communication - the electronic exchange of information
- Digital Literacy - the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it
- Digital Etiquette - the standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users
- Digital Law - the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use
- Digital Rights and Responsibilities - the privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them
- Digital Health and Wellness - the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use
- Digital Security - the precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network
This information was created by Mike Ribbles and is spelled out in his website - Digital Citizenship - Using Technology Appropriately
The following are some great links for additional resources:
Videos and fun games to play that teach you about the Internet, safety on online and digital citizenship.
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