The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship.

1. Digital Literacy

1.1. The capability to use digital technology and knowing how to use it.

1.2. Appropriate- Students use technologies in new ways.

1.3. Inappropriate- Students are provided with resources and materials that they cannot access away from the classroom.

2. Digital Security

2.1. The precautions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network.

2.2. Appropriate- Students are aware of the dangers of providing information to anyone over the internet.

2.3. Inappropriate- Students fail to protect their identity.

3. Digital Health and Wellness

3.1. The elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use.

3.2. Appropriate- Students learn about health and wellness as it relates to technology.

3.3. Inappropriate- Possible harmful physical effects of technology are ignored.

4. Digital Access

4.1. Full electronic participation in society.

4.2. Appropriate- Technology opportunities for all students within schools.

4.3. Inappropriate- Ignore digital needs of various groups or fail to accommodate students who do not have access to technology.

5. Digital Communication

5.1. The electronic exchange of information.

5.2. Apprpriate- Students only use digital communication deviceswhen they will not interrupt what is going on in the school or classroom.

5.3. Inapprpriate- Students leave ringers on high volume and keep their phones on during class time.

6. Digital Law

6.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.

6.2. Appropriate- Students know what they can download for free and not copyrighted matierals.

6.3. Inappropriate- Students download music from file-sharing websites.

7. Digital Commerce

7.1. The buying and selling of goods online.

7.2. Appropriate- Students are informed comsumers so that they can safely purchase items online.

7.3. Inappropriate- Students purchase goods online without knowing how to protect their identity.

8. Digital Etiquette

8.1. The standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users.

8.2. Appropriate- When communicating, users learn the rules befor becoming involved or using technology.

8.3. Inappropriate- Students commmunicate without checking out the rules or using technolohy.

9. Digital Rights and Resposobilities

9.1. The privileges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that comes with them.

9.2. Appropriate- Students cite Web sites or other digital media sources when using information for class projects.

9.3. Inappropriate- Students violate AUP because they view it as unfair.