Digital Citizenship and its 9 Elements
What is Digital Citizenship?
It is the proper and
correct actions that should be taken by those using digital technology.
9 elements of digital citizenship
1.
Digital Etiquette
The standards of conduct expected- By - Other digital technology users
and also needs to
Be respectful to people
on the internet because everybody has its own dignity.
2.
Digital Access
There should be full electronic participation in society because there
are persons of all ages, in all places, with all levels of abilities in both
the physical and economic. These are broadly classified into
three sections:
1.
Creating a contract
2.
Equitable Access
3.
Accommodation for all
3. Digital Law
There are legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.
Everything should be act according to law. These are some the restrictions
governed by the law
1. Do not slander others
2. Do not violate copyright laws
3. Do not download music unless you have permission from the artist or
you have paid for the music and then don’t share with others.
4.
Digital Communication
There
various way of electronic exchange of information that are made easier for
users to communicate along with negative impact. These are some the way to
exchange information among the users:
ü Instant Messaging
ü Cell phones
ü E-mails
ü Blogs
ü Facebook and social media sites
5.
Digital Literacy
It is all about the ability
to use digital technology and knowing when and how to use it.
These can be broken down into three sections
ü Understanding
how to use technology
ü Understanding
how to use the software effectively
ü Understanding
how to evaluate the credibility of online information and
the most important question
that you need to ask yourself as a user is:
• Do I use MP3 players in a legal and responsible manner?
• Do I use computers as a tool and not a toy?
6.
Digital Commerce
There is always a fraud
in doing business in the digital world. For example, buying and selling of goods
online and likewise there can be problems with technology and identity theft, improper
use of credit cards and unsolicited emails
7.
Digital Rights and responsibilities
Rights on the internet
consist of you being able to do whatever you want on the net with the certain
restriction that is governed by the law. For examples like the right to use Facebook and
twitter etc. Moreover, it is your Responsibility to keep
yourself safe on the internet.
8.
Digital Safety and security
The precautions that
all technology users must guarantee is that their personal safety and security
of the network by updating virus protection, change passwords frequently and by not
sharing your personal information. For example, installing strong antivirus
protection and keep them up-to-date
9. Digital Health and
Wellness
You must be aware of repetitive stress, injuries, eyestrain, and back
problems as well as technology addiction because it is a major issue faced in 21st
century across the globe and most importantly you must always remember to
balance your life (the amount of time you spend on the internet). Moreover,
digital health and wellness means being safe on the Internet mentally and
physically.
