This document discusses digital etiquette and citizenship. It emphasizes that while rules around appropriate technology use are important, it is equally if not more important to teach digital etiquette and responsibility. Digital etiquette involves using technology, like phones, email and texting, in ways that are considerate and do not offend others. It also discusses the importance of equal digital access for all and an understanding of digital laws regarding issues like privacy, property, bullying and hacking.

1. Respect Yourself &
Respect Others
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2. Digital Etiquette
Technology 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 (i.e., appropriate conduct).
Many people feel uncomfortable talking to others about
their digital etiquette.
Often rules and regulations are created or the technology
is simply banned to stop inappropriate use.
It is not enough to create rules, we must teach everyone
(each other) to become responsible digital citizens in this
new society.

3. Digital Etiquette
Simply put, this is using your smart phone, email, text
messages is ways that just aren't cool ...or in ways that
may offend someone. This could be your friend, a
teacher, a parent, or even a complete stranger.

4. Digital Access
full electronic participation in society
Technology users need to be aware of and support
electronic access for all to create a foundation for Digital
Citizenship.
Digital exclusion of any kind does not enhance the growth
of users in an electronic society.
All people should have fair access to technology no
matter who they are.
Places or organizations with limited connectivity need to
be addressed as well.
To become productive citizens, we need to be committed
to equal digital access.

5. Some Facts
Almost 80 percent of teens own a cell phone (Nielsen,
2009)
About 4 out of 10 teens ages 13 to 17 experienced some
type of cyber-bullying in the previous year (Harris
Interactive, 2007)
About three-quarters of kids 12-17 say they have helped
others while gaming (Pew, 2008)

6. Our Connected Culture
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7. Digital Law
electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
Digital law deals with the ethics of technology within a
society. Unethical use can be in form of theft and/or crime.
Ethical use can be in the form of abiding by the laws of
society. Users need to understand that stealing or causing
damage to other people’s work, identity, or property online
is a crime. There are certain rules of society that users
need to be aware in a ethical society. These laws apply to
anyone who works or plays online. Hacking into others
information, downloading illegal music, plagiarizing,
creating destructive worms, viruses or creating Trojan
Horses, sending spam, or stealing anyone’s identify or
property is unethical.

8. More on Digital Law
There are certain rules of society that users need to be
aware in a ethical society. These laws apply to anyone
who works or plays online.
Hacking into others information, downloading illegal
music, plagiarizing, creating destructive worms, viruses or
creating Trojan Horses, sending spam, or stealing
anyone’s identify or property is unethical.

9. Digital Law
Adams Middle School
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10. Digital Law
Cyber-Bullying
Remember...cyber-bullying, threatening and harassing
others is a crime, possibly resulting in fines and or jail
time!
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11. Stacey's Story
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12. Show What You Know
Now it's time to show what you learned in this Internet
Safety Topic
Respect Your & Respect Others
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Respect Yourself & Respect Others Quiz
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