computer

2. WHO IS A DIGITAL
CITIZEN?
Basically, a digital citizen is anyone who uses digital tools such as computers,
cell phones, or the internet in their work, home, school, or recreation. Just like
citizens of a city have to adopt rules and standards of behavior in order to live
together, those of us in the digital world should do the same.

4. DIGITAL ACCESS
Full Electronic participation in society- All
people should have access to technology no
matter who or where they are.
What does this mean?
• Making sure that students have equal access to
digital tools
• Providing time and equipment for students
with special needs
• Making students aware of locations and
resources to use when not at school

5. DIGITAL COMMERCE
 Electronic buying and selling of goods – legitimate and legal exchanges are
happening, but buyers need to be aware of issues associated with online
purchasing of goods.
What does this mean?
• Using computers to buy and sell items on
commercial and auction sites
• Subscribing an purchasing media using tools
like iTunes
• Being a savvy and smart shopper

6. STUDY WEB

7. Digital Communication
 Electronic Exchange of Information – Everyone can communicate with
everyone, everywhere
How do we communicate?
• Email
• Cell phones
• Instant messaging
• Text messaging
• Web pages/blogs/wikis
• Make appropriate/wise choices

8. Digital Literacy
 The process of learning about technology and the use of technology –
building searching and processing skills to be knowledgeable users of
technology.
What does this mean?
• Learning the basics of using a
computer
• Evaluating online resources to
make sure they are truthful and
accurate
• Learning how to find information on
a specific topic on the Internet

9. Digital Etiquette
 Electronic standards of conduct or procedure – Learning appropriate
conduct while communicating or searching the Internet.
What does this mean?
• Using technology in a way that
doesn’t affect others negatively
• Using technology only when it is
appropriate
• Respecting other online by not
posting information that is untrue
or harmful

10. Digital Law
 Electronic responsibility for conduct or procedure – This deals with ethics
of technology within a society.
 Unethical = theft/crime
 Ethical = law abiding cyber citizen.
What does this mean?
• Understanding how to use and
share music, photos, and movies
legally
• Creating original works that are
free from plagiarism
• Respecting the privacy of others
and the integrity of networks in
terms of passwords and data

11. Digital Rights and Responsibilities
 Those freedoms that extend to everyone in a digital world – there is a
basic set of rights that every digital citizen has – privacy, free speech, etc…
What does this mean?
• Following Acceptable Use Policies
• Using technology responsibly
• Reporting inappropriate use of
technology and resources

12. Digital Health and Wellness
 Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world
What does this mean?
• Using proper hand placement and
posture when keyboarding
• Balancing time spent using digital
tools with time offline.

13. Digital Security
 Electronic precautions to guarantee safety – protecting our information
from outside forces that might cause disruption or harm
What does this mean?
• Protecting hardware and network
security by using secure and secret
passwords
• Protecting personal security by not
posting personal information
online