Digital Citizenship

• 9 Elements

  • Digital Access
  • Digital Commerce
  •  Digital Communication 
  • Digital Literacy
  • Digital Etiquette 
  • Digital Law
  • Digital Rights and Responsibilities
  • Digital Health and Wellness
  • Digital Security
• REP Principles - categories for elements   
• Digital Footprint and Fluency

       A. Permanent online trail users leave behind 

       B. Potentially visible to anyone

       C. Flexible, accurate, efficient tech use that flows easily
• Digital Citizen

  • Someone who uses technology safely, ethically and responsibly
• Digital Citizen

  • Someone who uses technology safely, ethically and responsibly
• Digital Citizenship 

        - Ability to positively engage with digital technologies for communication, collaboration, learning
• Values alignment - respect for privacy, human dignity, ethical standards  
• Guiding Principles of Digital Citizenship

  • respect
  • knowledge
  • protect
• Guiding Principles of Digital Citizenship

  • respect
  • knowledge
  • protect
• Digital Access

    - Understanding technology availability

    - Addressing digital divide

       - Providing access, training, alternatives for those lacking access
• Digital Commerce

    - Online buying and selling of goods
• Digital Communication

    - Email, social media, chat rooms, etc.

    - Appropriately matching communication mode to situation

    - Empathy and care in online interactions

    - Risk of miscommunication without nonverbal cues
• Digital Literacy

    - Using and adapting to emerging technologies

    - Evaluating online information credibility

    - Identifying mis/disinformation

    
• Digital Etiquette

    - Standards of respectful conduct online

    - Modeling positive behavior for others

    - Fostering ethical online communities
• Digital Law

    - Understanding regulations for technology use

    - Copyright, hacking, file sharing, terms of service
• Digital Rights and Responsibilities

    - Exercising freedoms of access, speech, etc.

    - Protecting rights of others by reporting abuse
• Digital Health and Wellness

    - Finding balance between online and offline activities

    - Addressing tech addictions and distractions
• Digital Security

    - Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication

    - Avoiding scams and fraudulent links

    - Installling antivirus and monitoring breach alerts
• Digital Footprint and Reputation

    - Information left behind by online activity

    - Permanent and visible impact on image
•  Role of parents

        1. Discuss risks like privacy breach, misinformation
• Role of teachers   

        1. Instill code of conduct meeting legal standards
• Role of technology companies  

        1. Design to incentivize productive engagement
• Digital Rights of Citizens

     A. Access available technology & networks 

     B. Express identity safely & comfortably   

     C. Privacy and security protections
• Legal Restrictions 

     A. Illegal downloading and distribution

     B. Dangerous interactions or content

     C. Malicious hacking, spamming, scamming
• Consequences 

     A. Loss of privileges  

     B. Legal prosecution 

        1. Fines or imprisonment  
• Physical Effects

     A. Eyestrain, headache
• Disrupted sleep patterns

        1. Avoid screens before bedtime
•  Muscle stiffness, weight gain  

        1. Take movement breaks
•  Depression, anxiety

        1. Compare lives negatively on social media
•  Cyberbullying

        1. Repeated harm, feeling trapped
•  Secure Access

     A. Encryption protects communication 

     B. Strong antivirus blocks malware

     C. Change passwords periodically
• Content Responsibly

     A. Check author credibility

        1. Expertise, potential biases

     B. Investigate claims objectively

     C. Use fact-checking resources
• Positive Presence

     A. Show respect in discussions  

     B. Sharethoughtfully on social media

     C. Guard personal information  
• Spans Borders

     A. Shared games, art & media 

     B. Economic collaboration   

     C. Relationships grow past proximity
• Changes Communication 

     A. Emojis overcome language barriers  

     B. Challenges like time delays 

     C. Misinterpretations still happen
• Provides Representation

     A. Improves understanding of unfamiliar groups  

     B. Allows maintaining cultural identity abroad
• The Next Generation

  I. Starts Early 

  II. Needs Ongoing Learning

  III. Will Sustain Progress