Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship

1. Definitions

   • Is the responsible use of Internet in order to engage in society, politics and governments
     • Karen Mossberger, Author of "Digital Citizenship: The Internet, Society, and Participation"
   • Self-monitored participation that reflects conscious interdependence with all (visible and less visible) community members
     • Merrian Webster

2. Examples

   • Communicating with respect
   • Respecting other's privacy
   • Seeing things from another perspective
   • Adding helpful information/context to a discussion or wiki page
   • Supporting others by offering useful feedback

3. Themes

   • Access
     • Full electronic participation in society
   • Commerce
     • Electronic buying and selling of goods.
   • Communication
     • Electronic exchange of information.
   • Literacy
     • Process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology.
   • Etiquette
     • Electronic standards of conduct or procedure
   • Law
     • Electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
   • Rights & Responsabilities
     • Those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world
   • Health & Wellness
     • Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.
   • Security / Self Protection
     • Electronic precautions to guarantee safety

4. Teaching it to others

   • By understanding & following 7 simple concepts
     • Empathy
       • Is crucial to understanding how people talk and behave online.
     • How the Internet works
       • You set the stage to help them understand the next key elements of digital citizenship
     • Understanding user data
       • Will help you to protect yourself against websites who wants to take advantage of your personal data
     • Practicing Digital Literacy
       • Includes learning about ethics, protecting yourself online, differentiate fake news from real ones and even preventing cyberbullying.
     • Acknowledging the digital divide
       • There is people who have access to modern digital tools and people who don't
     • Practicing digital wellness
       • It’s the practice of knowing when to “take a break” from screens. Otherwise it can have adverse effects on students.
     • Securing digital devices
       • Students need to know how they can secure their computers, smartphones, and more.

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