What is Digital Citizenship

What is Digital Citizenship?

Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use. It compasses digital literacy,ethics,etiquette,online safety,right,culture and more.Microsoft recognizes that good digital citizenship,when you use computers,gaming consoles,or mobile devices,promotes a safer online environment for all.     

These are the nine elements:

1.   Digital Access: Technology users need to be aware that not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to technology.  Working toward equal digital rights and supporting electronic access is the starting point of Digital Citizenship.

2.   Digital Commerce: Technology users need to understand that a large share of market economy is being done electronically. Legitimate and legal exchanges are occurring, but the buyer or seller needs to be aware of the issues associated with it

3.   Digital Communication: This is the electronic exchange of information, it helps people to communicate with other people.

4.   Digital Law:  This deals with the ethics of technology within a society and users need to understand that stealing or causing damage to other people’s work, identity, or property online is a crime.

5. Digital Etiquette: 

Electronic standards of conduct  users often see this area as one of the most pressing problems when dealing with Digital Citizenship. We recognize inappropriate behavior when we see it, but before people use technology they do not learn digital etiquette

6.   Digital Rights & Responsibilities: Basic digital rights must be addressed, discussed, and understood in the digital world.  With these rights also come responsibilities as well

7.   Digital Health & Wellness:  Eye safety, repetitive stress syndrome, and sound ergonomic practices are issues that need to be addressed in a new technological world. 

 

8.   Digital Security (self-protection): In any society, there are individuals who steal, deface, or disrupt other people. The same is true for the digital community. It is not enough to trust other members in the community for our own safety.

9.   Digital Literacy: