9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital Law

1.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use

1.2. I: Taking pictures to cheat on a test

1.3. A: Not having your phone out during class

2. Digital Rights and Responsibilities

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

2.2. I: Talking on the phone while driving

2.3. A: Not talking on the phone while driving

3. Digital Health and Wellness

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

3.2. I: A student going online to blog about another student in a rude way

3.3. A: A student going online to blog for school

4. Digital Security

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

4.2. I: A student going on blocked websites that give you a virus

4.3. A: Putting in an anti-virus system on their computer

5. Digital Literacy

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

5.2. I: A student going online to look up pictures of a celebrity

5.3. A: A student going online to look up school related information

6. Digital Commerce

6.1. The buying and selling of goods online

6.1.1. Selling an old phone online

6.1.2. Selling a stolen phone online

7. Digital Etiquette

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

7.1.1. Opening an email from a friend that you know

7.1.2. Opening an email from someone you do not know

8. Digital Access

8.1. Full electronic participation in society

8.1.1. Students taking a computer class to do work

8.1.2. Students using their computer class to play games instead of doing work

9. Digital Communication

9.1. The electronic exchange of information

9.1.1. Sending a email of notes that one student missed to that student

9.1.2. Sending pictures of a test to another student to cheat