The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital Law

1.1. the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.

1.2. students don't download illegal material.

1.3. students download illegal material.

2. Digital Health and Wellness

2.1. the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use.

2.2. students learn about how to be healthy while using technology

2.3. students ignore harmful and psychological effects of technology.

3. Digital Rights and Responsibilites

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

3.2. Students learn to cite sources and don't plagerize.

3.3. students don't cite sources and they break the law.

4. Digital Security

4.1. the predictions that all technology users must take to guarantee their personal safety and the security of their network.

4.2. students know not to give out personal information.

4.3. users fail to use new up to date software which causes their computers to have viruses.

5. Digital Literacy

5.1. the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.

5.2. students use technology in ways they have never used it before.

5.3. students don't have access to technology outside of the classroom.

6. Digital Access

6.1. Full electronic participation in society.

6.2. Technology gives the abilty to conmunicate in other countries.

6.3. Not alowing students who do not have technology to join in.

7. Digital Commerce

7.1. The buying and selling of goods online.

7.2. Checking to see if the site is true and not a scam.

7.3. Buying goods without knowing how to protect there personal information.

8. Digital Communications

8.1. The electronic exchange of information.

8.2. When the time allows students can use it as a tool for working as a group on a project.

8.3. When working on an asignment, you should not use shorthand text.

9. Digital Etiquette

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

9.2. Taking time and learning all the rules of the technology, then following them.

9.3. By not learning all the rules of the technology and doing what the indiviual thinks is right.