9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digital Health and Wellness

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

1.2. Maria uses the computer for only two hours a day

1.3. Dale uses the computer all day, even though it's sunny outside

2. Digital Law

2.1. The legal rights and restrictions governing technology use

2.2. Kayla always pays for her games and music

2.3. Ulrich uses shifty sites to get the newest music free, then he makes CDs for his friends

3. Digital Literacy

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

3.2. Irene makes powerpoints for presentations

3.3. Jane uses pre-written papers from students states away. No one will ever know

4. Digital Rights & Responsibilities

4.1. The priviledges and freedoms extend to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them

4.2. Debbie makes sure she cites her sources

4.3. Loraine uses any picture she can find and just copy-pastes them into her paper

5. Digital Security

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

5.2. Laurie uses the best virus protection

5.3. Hannah uses the neighbor's unsecured network

6. Digital Access

6.1. Full electronic participation in society

6.2. A student using the internet for school purposes.

6.3. A person uses tecnology to hack into a website.

7. Digital Commerce

7.1. The buying and selling of goods online

7.2. Sally went shopping for a new outfit for the first day of school.

7.3. Credit card fraud

8. Digital Communication

8.1. The electronic exchange of information

8.2. Talking with a distant relative over Skype.

8.3. Texting a friend the answers to a test.

9. Digital Etiquette

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

9.2. Sending someone a complimentary email.

9.3. Using technology to bully a person.