Digital Citizenship & Netiquette

Digital Citizenship & Netiquette
By Steve Katz

Citizenship
the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations, and functions of a citizen: an award for good citizenship.
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Digital Citizenship
Appropriate and responsible behavior with technology use

9 Elements
Etiquette
Communication
Literacy
Access
Commerce
Law
Rights & Responsibilities
Health & Wellness
Security (Protection)

Etiquette
conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.
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Netiquette
Appropriate behavior and conduct while using the internet and other digital tools.

Netiquette
Start with common sense
Be courteous
Use the “Golden Rule”
Think before you post
Refrain from “flaming”

Other Guidelines
Don’t use sarcasm
Attach files others can open
Keep those files small
Share photos online instead of in email
Use “BCC”
Fill in the subject on emails

Other Guidelines
Don’t tag people in photos who don’t want to be tagged
Don’t write about others’ private business

Password Tips
Don’t give out your passwords to friends
Have more than one
Don’t make it obvious
Easy to remember
Make it a sentence
Don’t use your nickname

Digital Dossier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79IYZVYIVLA

Parents
Do your parents know what you are doing online?
They should
They can provide wisdom & guidance

What you do online…
…effects your life off line

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