Digital Citizenship is how we as people conduct ourselves online, and the importance of being aware that our actions online do in fact have consequences. Our future employers, family, or friends can all see what we do online and that can lead to issues arising in day to day life offline. The goal of this page is to further educate parents and students on proper online behavior.
1. Digital Access
Refers to the often unequal distribution of technology, which as educators we need to be aware in order to provide to those who may not have access.
2. Digital Commerce
Refers to the buying and selling of products and services online. This includes online banking and or the usage of money in any way.
3. Digital Communication and Collaboration
Refers to the exchange of information, this includes social media sites. How individuals share their thoughts, beliefs, and professional information.
4. Digital Etiquette
Refers to a users awareness of their behavior online and how it can effect others. Students need to remember that there is a real person behind the user name or post.
5. Digital Fluency
Is the ability and proficient understanding to use technology effectively. Digital fluency enables users to make informed decisions online and recognize fact from fiction.
6. Digital Health and Welfare
Refers to the users well being in the online world, which includes both physical and mental health. Students need to be able to understand how to space themselves and not over do screen time.
7. Digital Law
Refers to the rules of the online world, such as terms of service for certain websites, or behavior expectations for social media sites.
8. Digital Rights and Responsibility
Refers to the freedom and rights that everyone has online, which also means everyone has equal opportunities online.
9. Digital Security and Privacy
Refers to the caution users need to have when online, users need to know that viruses can be passed around like a illness.