The document outlines the nine elements of digital citizenship according to the International Society for Technology in Education: digital access, digital commerce, digital communication, digital literacy, digital etiquette, digital law, digital rights and responsibilities, digital health and wellness, and digital security. It defines digital citizenship and discusses teaching the nine elements at all grade levels through awareness, guided practice, modeling and demonstration, and feedback/analysis.

2. Module 2
The Nine Elements of
Digital Citizenship
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3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
-Learn how to advocate, model, and teach safe,
legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology.
-Learn how to address the diverse needs of all
learners by using learner-centered strategies
and providing equitable access to appropriate
digital tools and resources.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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4. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
-Learn how to promote and model digital
etiquette and responsible social interactions
related to the use of technology and information.
- Learn how to develop and model cultural
understanding and global awareness by
engaging with colleagues and students of other
cultures using digital-age communication and
collaboration tools.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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5. What is a citizen?
DEFINITION
“...a native or naturalized
person who owes allegiance to
a larger state or collective and
who shares in the rights and
responsibilities afforded all
members of that collective.”
Ribble, 2011
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6. What is digital citizenship?
DEFINITION
“Digital citizenship can be
described as the norms of
appropriate, responsible
behavior with regard to
technology use.”
Ribble, 2011
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7. Characteristics of
Digital Citizenship
-Relevant to everyone: teachers,
students, parents.
-Doesn’t stop at the classroom
door.
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8. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
1. DIGITAL ACCESS
- Full electronic participation in
society.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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9. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
2. DIGITAL COMMERCE
- Electronic buying and selling of
goods.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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10. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
3. DIGITAL
COMMUNICATION
- Electronic exchange of
information.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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11. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
4. DIGITAL LITERACY
- Process of teaching and
learning about technology & the
use of technology.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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12. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
5. DIGITAL ETIQUETTE
- Electronic standards of
conduct or procedure.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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13. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
6. DIGITAL LAW
- Electronic responsibility for
actions or deeds.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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14. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
7. DIGITAL RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Those requirements and
freedoms extended to everyone
in a digital world.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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15. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
8. DIGITAL HEALTH &
WELLNESS
- Physical and psychological
well-being in a digital technology
world.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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16. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
9. DIGITAL SECURITY
(Self-Protection)
- Electronic precautions to
guarantee safety.
SOURCE: International Society for
Technology in Education
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17. Nine Elements of Digital
Citizenship
Mike Ribble, author of Digital Citizenship in
Schools recommends teaching this content at all
grade levels, focusing on:
- Awareness
- Guided Practice
- Modeling/Demonstration
- Feedback/Analysis
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