The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

by Tirele E

1. Digital Access

1.1. Full electronic participation in society

1.2. Appropriate- Students choose the library computers.

1.3. Inappropriate- Using computers to play games instead of learning during class time.

2. Digital Commerce

2.1. The buying and selling of goods online

2.2. Appropriate- Use Amazon to buy school books.

2.3. Inappropriate- Buying from cites that are not safe.

3. Digital Communication

3.1. The electronic exchange of information

3.2. Appropriate- Using cellular devices outside of school instead of inside of school.

3.2.1. New node

3.3. Inappropriate- Leaving the cell phone ringers on high in a library while everyone else is working.

4. Digital Health and Wellness

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

4.2. Appropriate- students learn about health and wellness as it relates to technology

4.3. Inappropriate- Possible harmful physical effects of technology are ignored -Proper ergonomics are not followed when using technology

5. Digital Etiquette

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

5.2. Approriate- when students listen to the teacher when they tell the student what to do with technology.

5.3. Inappropriate- when the students do NOT listen and doing things on their own.

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. Appropriate -Students are aware of the dangers of providing info to anyone on the internetinfo

6.3. Inappropriate -students fail to protect their identity

7. Digital literacy

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

7.2. Appropriate -Students use digital technologies in new ways

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

8. Digital Law

8.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology

8.2. Appropriate -students understand what can be downloaded for free and what is considered copyrighted material and should be paid for

8.3. Inappropriate -students download copyrighted music from file-sharing sites

9. Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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

9.2. Appropriate -students cite websites or other digital media sources when using info for class

9.3. Inappropriate -students do not properly cite sources from the internet

10. Resources

10.1. digital citizenship in schools, mike ribble and gerald bailey, 2007 international society for technology in edu, washington DC