The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital law

1.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use

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

1.3. Students download copy righted music from file sharing sites

2. Digital Rights & Responsibilities

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

2.2. Students cite websites or other digital media sources when using information for class projects

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

3. Digital health and wellness

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

3.2. students learn about health and wellness it relates to technology

3.3. possible harmful physical effects of technology are ignored. proper ergonomics are not followed when using technology

4. digital security

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

4.2. Students are aware of the dangers of providing information to anyone over the internet. Make sure virus protection and firewalls are properly updated and configured to protect personal information

4.3. Students fail to protect their identity. Users fail to paintain current software updates or patches that protect their computers from viruses and exploitation

5. Digital literacy

5.1. The capability to use digital technolgy and knowing when and how to use it

5.2. students use digital technologies in new ways

5.3. students are provided with resources and materials that they cannot access away from the classroom

6. Digital Access

6.1. Full electronic participation in society

6.2. Technology opportunites for all students within schools

6.3. Ignore digital needs of various groups or fail to accomodate students who do not have access to technology

7. Digital Commerce

7.1. The buying and selling of goods online

7.2. Studensts are informed consumers so that they can safely purchase items online

7.3. Students purchase goods onlne without knowing how to protect their identity

8. Digital Communication

8.1. The electronic exchange of information

8.2. Students only use digital communication devices when they will not interrupt what is going on in the school or classroom

8.3. Students leave ringers on high volume and keep their phones on during class time

9. Digital Etiquette

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

9.2. When communication, users learn the rules before becoming involved or using technology

9.3. Students communicate without checking out the rules or using technology