9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

1. Digtital Literacy

1.1. the capability to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it

1.2. A: James used google to research for a project.

1.3. I: Dan used google to look up innapropiate things.

2. Digital Security

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

2.2. A: Jessica didn't open an email from someone she didn't know.

2.3. I: Josh opened an email from a stranger, and he got a virus.

3. Digital Law

3.1. the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use

3.2. A: Jake used school internet privleges for a project.

3.3. I: Max used school internet privleges to advertise for a party.

4. Digital Rights and Responsibilities

4.1. the privleges and freedoms extended to all digital technology users, and the behavioral expectations that come with them

4.2. A: Kelly told her mom when a strange man started talking to her.

4.3. I: Bethany didn't tell her mom when she started talking to somebody strange online.

5. Digital Health and Wellness

5.1. the elements of physical and psychological well-being related to digital technology use

5.2. A: Alex didn't sit in bed all day on her laptop, she got up and went to play volley ball.

5.3. I: Ashley layed in bed all day on her laptop.

6. Digital Access

6.1. The full electronic participation in society.

6.2. A: The teacher allows everybody to use a computer for the project.

6.3. I: The teacher only lets her favorite students to use the computer for the project.

7. Digital Commerce

7.1. The buying and selling of goods online.

7.2. A: Bri made sure the website she was buying shoes off of was an official website, not just people scamming you.

7.3. I: Megan bought something off of a website she never heard of, and it ended up being a scam.

8. Digital Communication

8.1. The electronic exchange of information.

8.2. A: Kristyn only lets people she knows follow her on Twitter.

8.3. I: Jake doesn't use privacy settings on Facebook, and talks to people he doesn't know.

9. Digital Etiquette

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

9.2. A: Julie gets off of the computer when guests come over.

9.3. I: Max answers the phone while in the middle of a face to face conversation.