Digital Citizenship

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Digital Citizenship  

 The purpose of digital citizenship is to prepare students for the global technology demands of the future. Digital citizenship is defined as the ability to engage with the internet or technology in a safe and meaningful way.

The Two Pillars Of Digital Citizenship

• Respect- Respect others, show decency, follow the acceptable use policy.
• Protect- Protect yourself from things such as the dark web, identity theft, catfishing, and chatrooms.

Additional Topics

• Digital Footprint- The personal information that someone leaves behind while they are using the internet, whether intentional or not. Examples include Emails, YouTube, and social media posts.
• Copy Rights- Is the legal protection of an owners work. You can buy it or it can be free, or you can give credit to the creator.
• Passwords- An important step towards digital safety is a strong password. Ways to have a strong and secure password is to never share it with anyone, use numbers and symbols, or a long password.
• Student Agency- Giving students the autonomy over their learning experience.

The 9 Elements Of Citizenship

• Literacy- Understanding the right way to utilize specific technology, examples include using the right technology, and staying up to date with new technological devices.
• Commerce- Understanding the use of money through online methods. Things such as recognizing dangers, avoiding vices, and understanding how businesses benefit from online commerce all align with commerce.
• Communication- The ability to use different online tools to communicate such as apps and cellphones which are all globally connected.
• Access- This element relates to the "digital divide" which describes how some students have access to the internet. Different ways to access the internet include open labs, library's, and from home.
• Etiquette- Exhibiting appropriate behavior for each digital tool, examples can include your online behavior and suspensions and violations.
• Law- The responsibility to follow legal guidelines, policies, and rules. Some examples include, sending viruses, plagiarizing, and hacking.
• Rights- Rights and freedoms are also extended to the online world from things such as the constitution and freedom of speech.
• Health- Improper use of technology may be detrimental to ones health, including stress, eye strain, and headaches.
• Security- Taking the proper steps to protect yourself from dangers such as, backing up data. lock devices, and avoiding malware.