The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital Commerce

1.1. The buying and selling of goods online

1.2. Students are informed consumers so they can purchase items online safely.

1.3. Students purchase items online without knowing how to protect there identity.

2. Digital Communication

2.1. The electronic exchange of information

2.2. Students can use digital communication devices when they will not interrupt the classroom or other students.

2.3. Students do not silence there phones and turn them off during a class session.

3. Digital Law

3.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use

3.2. Students understand what can be downloaded for free and what is considered copyrighted material and should be paid for

3.3. Students download copyrighted music from file-sharing sites

4. Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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

4.2. Students cite web sites or other digital media sources when using information for class projects

4.3. Students do not properly cite sources from the internet

5. Digital Security

5.1. The extra precations taken by technology users to guarantee their personal safety and security of their network

5.2. Make sure virus protection and firewalls are properly updated and configured to protect personal awareness

5.3. Users fail to maintain current software updates or patches that protect thier computers from viruses and exploitation

6. Digital Health and Wellness

6.1. The physical and psychological aspects of a persons well-being related to digital technology use

6.2. Students learn about health and wellness as it relates to technology

6.3. Possible harmful physical effects of technology are ignored

7. Digital Literacy

7.1. The ability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it

7.2. Students use digital technologies in new ways

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

8. Digital Access

8.1. Full electronic participation in society

8.2. Being able to use technology in schools and other public places.

8.3. Ignore digital needs of various groups or fail to accommodate students who are not able to access technology

9. Digital Etiquette

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

9.2. Before becoming involved in digital communication the student know the rules so they are a safer user.

9.3. Students communicate without knowing the guidelines so they are a safer digital citizen.