Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship is a commonly used term, but what does it mean to be a digital citizen?
According to the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Education Handbook, a digital citizen is defined as someone who, through the development of a broad range of competences, is able to actively, positively and responsibly engage in both online-and offline communities, whether local, national or global. These competences cover four key areas - values, attitudes, skills and knowledge and critical understanding.
Themes and Domains of Digital Citizenship
The Council of Europe have identified a set of 10 digital domains that underpin the overall concept of digital citizenship. These domains are divided into three themes - Being Online, Well-Being Online and Rights Online.