Digital Commerce
electronic buying & selling of goods
- large share of market economy is being done electronically - users need to learn about how to be effective consumers
Digital Literacy
teaching & learning about technology + the use of technology
- as new technologies emerge, users need to learn how to use that technology quickly and appropriately - individuals need a high degree of info literary skills
Digital Communication
electronic exchange of info
- communication options offer wide variety of choices - everyone has opportunity to communicate anytime & anywhere - though many users need to learn how to make appropriate decisions
Digital Law
electronic responsibility for actions & deeds
- deals with the ethics of technology within a society - unethical use manifests itself in form of theft/crime - users need to understand that stealing or causing damage to other people's work, identity, or property online is a crime
Digital Etiquette
electronic standards of conduct or procedure
- technology users need to be taught about appropriate conduct - often rules & regulations are created or the technology is banned to stop inappropriate use - everyone must be taught to become responsible digital citizens
Digital Security
electronic precautions to guarantee safety
- we must protect our info from outside forces that may cause disruption or harm
Digital Health & Wellness
physical % psychological well-being in a digital technology world
- eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome + sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world - beyond physical issues are psychological issues such as internet addiction - users need to learn that there are inherit dangers of technology
Digital Rights & Responsibilities
those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
- basic set of rights extended to every digital citizen - digital citizens have the right to privacy, free speech (within limits), etc - basic digital rights must be addressed, discussed, and understood
Digital Access
- not everyone has the same opportunities - some users may have limited access to technology - help provide & expand access to technology to all users - resources need to be provided - no one is denied digital access
full electronic participation in society