Digital citizenship refers to behaving appropriately and responsibly when using technology. It involves etiquette, communication, literacy, access, commerce, law, rights and responsibilities, health and wellness, and security. Netiquette is proper etiquette for online behavior, which includes being courteous, thinking before posting, avoiding sarcasm, keeping file sizes small, and using passwords securely without sharing them with others. Parents should be aware of their children's online activities to provide guidance.

1. Digital Citizenship & Netiquette By Steve Katz

2. 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. http://dictionary.com

3. Digital Citizenship Appropriate and responsible behavior with technology use

4. 9 Elements Etiquette Communication Literacy Access Commerce Law Rights & Responsibilities Health & Wellness Security (Protection)

5. Etiquette conventional requirements as to social behavior; proprieties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion. http://dictionary.com

6. Netiquette Appropriate behavior and conduct while using the internet and other digital tools.

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

8. 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

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

10. 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

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

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

13. What you do online… …effects your life off line

14. Credits