The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital Law

1.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.

1.2. Inappropriate: People copy copyrighted movies and music.

1.3. Appropriate: People understand what is copyrighted and what is not.

2. Digital Access

2.1. Full electronic participation in society

2.2. Appropriate: All students should have the opportunty to use technology

2.3. Inappropriate: Ignore various groups of students who do not have technology access

3. Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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

3.2. Inappropriate: Student's use someone elses work without citing it.

3.3. Appropriate: Students give appropriate credit to whos sites they used.

4. Digital Commerce

4.1. The buying and selling of goods online

4.2. Appropriate: Students are informed on safely buying items on online

4.3. Inappropriate: Students not knowing how to protect their identity online

5. Digital Health and Wellness

5.1. The elements of physical and psycoolgical well-being related to digital technology use.

5.2. Inappropriate: Kids using technology all day and not going outside to play.

5.3. Appropriate: Kids now and then using technology but being more active.

6. Digital Security

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

6.2. Innappropriate: People not protecting themselves and their computers from other people and dangerous viruses.

6.3. Appropriate: People protect their identities and update firewall and other softwares to protect from viruses.

7. Digital Communication

7.1. The electronic exchange of information

7.2. Appropriate: Students do not interrupt what's going on in the school or work place with electronic devices

7.3. Inappropriate: Students using their phones during class time with high volumes on

8. Digital Literacy

8.1. The capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.

8.2. Inappropriate: Students who cannot get technolohy outside of school.

8.3. Appropriate: Students use all new technologys.

9. Digital Etiquette

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

9.2. Appropriate: Learning the rules before getting involved with technology

9.3. Inappropriate: Students not learning the rules before using technology