The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship
Digital Commerce
Electronic Buying
and Selling of Goods
A large amount of market economy is done
electronically and legally. There are also services
that are in conflict with laws and morals, in short
users need to be effective consumers in a digital
economy.
Digital Communication
Electronic Exchange of
Information
In this century there are multiple ways to communicate
with others. Although there are many people that have not
been taught how to make appropriate decisions given many
options.
Digital Literacy
Process of Teaching and Learning
Technology and the Use of it.
There are many technologies that are being used
in the work world for example Skype for videoconferencing and many new ones being made.
Learners must be literate in order to be able to use
these new technologies anytime anywhere.
Digital Etiquette
Electronic Standards of Conduct
and Procedure
Rules and regulations are made and sometimes
some technology are banned for inappropriate use.
It is not enough for their to be rules and regulations
there need to be people with appropriate conduct.
Digital Law
Electronic Responsibility
For Actions and Deeds
Digital law deals with ethics of technology in society.
Ethical use refers to abiding to the laws of society.
Unethical use refers to plagiarism etc.People that
work or play online need to know that things such as
hacking etc is a crime.
Digital Access
Full Electronic Participation
In Society
Not everyone has the same access
to technology as others. Working towards
equal digital rights is the first step towards
Digital Citizenship.
Digital Security(Self-Protection)
Electronic Precautions
To Guarantee Safety
There are those who steal deface and disrupt others
in a technological world there are those same problems.
Similar to locking our homes we need to have anti-virus protection, backup of data, and surge control of our equipment.
Digital Health & Wellness
Physical and Psychological
Well-Being in a Digital World
Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound
ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed
in the technological world. People need to learn about the dangers of technology such as internet addiction.
Digital Law & Responsibilities
Freedoms Extended to
Everyone in a Digital World
There is a basic set of rights extended
to every person. These rights must be addressed
and understood. Users must help define how the
technology is to be used in an appropriate manner.