nine elements of digital citizenship by Alyssa Wolf

Digital Rights & Responsibilities

awolf360602 — 2014-08-21 13:15:02 UTC

7. Each user of the digital world has basic rights of what they can and cannot do/use the internet for. Users must also understand the rights and responsibilities of each page they access.

Ex: When a user agrees to the terms and conditions of a website

Digital Access

emarshall36149 — 2014-08-21 13:15:45 UTC

1. Technology users need to understand that not everyone has computer access all of the time, so people that do have access shouldn't take these tools for granted.

Ex: Not taking advantage of having internet access.

Tyler Sarno

tsarno33875 — 2014-08-21 13:16:06 UTC

4. Digital Literacy: as technology advances, new learners need to be taught using that technology.

example- how we're using computers in school to learn on instead of books.

Tyler Sarno

tsarno33875 — 2014-08-21 13:19:21 UTC

5. Digital Etiquette: users need to learn how to behave online.

example- just because you're sitting behind a screen, doesn't mean you should treat people any differnt then you would face to face.

Digital Health & Wellness

awolf360602 — 2014-08-21 13:20:50 UTC

8. Each user needs to understand the risks of using the internet, both physical and psychological.

Physical: Eye Safety, Stress, & Sound Safety

Psychological: Internet Addiction

Ex: Knowing the appropriate time a user can spend on the internet before the health risks become serious

Tyler Sarno

tsarno33875 — 2014-08-21 13:23:03 UTC

6. Digital Law: there are laws online dealing with stealing other peoples work.

example- you cant use other peoples work in your own work unless credit is given when credit is due.

Digital Security (Self protection)

awolf360602 — 2014-08-25 12:46:27 UTC

9. Each user of the internet needs to take proper precautions to protect their computers and their information from others using the internet.

Ex: Taking time to ensure all passwords you use are identifiable only to you and that others can not access your password protected sights

Digital Commerce

bparker37121 — 2014-08-25 12:48:23 UTC

There is a lot of things being bought and sold on the internet and internet users need to be aware that some things being sold might cause conflict with the laws such as illegal downloading, pornography and gambling.

Ex: downloading free music illegally.

Digital Communication

bparker37121 — 2014-08-25 12:58:18 UTC

online communication has become bigger and global with email, cell phones and instant messaging.

Ex: Its much easier to communicate with online availability.