This document discusses the 9 elements of digital citizenship: 1. Digital Access - Ensuring all have access to technology resources and sharing information. 2. Digital Literacy - Knowing how to use technology and assess online information. 3. Digital Commerce - Understanding online buying and selling as well as associated risks. 4. Digital Law - Respecting ownership of digital content by citing sources. 5. Digital Etiquette - Behaving appropriately online as in real life. 6. Digital Rights and Responsibilities - Exercising rights while fulfilling responsibilities online. 7. Digital Communication - Knowing what's appropriate to share through digital means. 8. Digital Security - Protecting oneself through strong passwords, backups,

1. DIGITAL
CITIZENSHIP

2. DEFINE DIGITAL
CITIZENSHIP

3. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

4. ALMOST
EVERYONE
IS
NOT
AWARE
OF
THIS

5. Do
Digital Citizenship?
you know about

6. ONE MESSAGE
RECEIVED

7. Hey! It’s been a long time. What’s up? 😄😉
Hello! Indeed, it’s been a long time. But, let’s catch up
next time, okay? I’m kind of busy right now. I’m having
difficulties on our lessons. 
Well then, how can I help you? What is your lesson all about
anyway?
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8. It is about the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship. We must
give one example of each element. Too bad, we don’t have
Internet connection at the moment. 
Oh, we also had that in our Computer subject! Why don’t we
apply the Digital Access right now? It is like, I am also giving
you access in the Internet by helping you since you don’t have
Internet connection yet. This element tells us that, as an
Internet user, we must not keep the information within
ourselves. We must share it so that no one is denied with
knowledge. 👌

9. DIGITAL ACCESS
Are the educators and students aware that not everyone has
equal access to technology resources?
A key to achieve this element is to be thoughtful and be
understanding. Never underestimate people who don’t have
Internet access or never had touched the new face of
technology. Instead, help them. One share of useful knowledge
will never ever put you in danger. Helping has never been
harmful.

10. That is also what our teacher always tells us. She would
always help and consider those who have no Internet
connection at home. She would allow us to use the
Computer Laboratory instead.
Now that you mentioned it, with what your teacher is doing
at school, teaching you about Digital Citizenship, she is
already applying the Digital Literacy.

11. DIGITAL LITERACY
Do the students know how to use various digital
technologies and how to assess legitimacy of web
resources?
In school, we are always taught of how to do something properly. It is also the
same in the Digital world, we must learn how to use the Internet appropriately. Never
ever steal information, get information from reliable websites, and always cite the
sources. Learn and understand the Digital world!

12. Yes. Have I told you that some of my clothes were bought online?
It was more convenient for me since I have no time visiting malls.
And recently, I sold my pre-loved clothes online and the money I
earned from that, is the money I am using in buying my Lolo’s
medicine.
Oh, I see. What about Digital Commerce? This is about
selling and buying through Internet, right?

13. DIGITAL COMMERCE
Are the students aware of the benefits and dangers of
buying and selling online?
We are unaware that each information that we give to anonymous people
could be a way for us to be framed for something we didn’t do. That is why it is
important if the products that we buy are from a legitimate seller. In return, we must
be loyal to what we have promised and be cautious so that you will not be labeled as
a bogus buyer or an illegal seller.

14. No, because Digital Law exists. Scamming, hacking,
plagiarism, and using Internet in a way of theft is a crime
in the Digital world. Just like in the real world, if you do
such crimes, you’ll go to jail.
Was it safe? Have you ever been scammed?

15. DIGITAL LAW
Do the students understand how to use and share
digital content and how to respect ownership by citing
sources?
In our generation, it is common not to cite our sources. This is why most
of us are actually violating a rule of the digital world. We students and users of
this wonderful creation must understand its rules and regulations and how to
properly use, share and respect its contents for us to enjoy fully the amazing
world of cyberspace.

16. Does Cyber Bullying belong to that
element?
Maybe in some cases, like when you hack someone’s account
to use it for bullying. But you can apply that in the element,
Digital Etiquette. This element must really be practiced so
that hopefully there will be no more victims of Cyber
Bullying.

17. DIGITAL ETIQUETTE
Do the students know how to appropriately use
technology?
Just like how we act when we want to impress the parents of our
girlfriends or boyfriends or respecting our parents and teachers, we must
apply the same courtesy in interacting with people on the internet. Most of us
actually already know how to behave properly on the internet, we just tend to
put aside this proper etiquette in order to become famous through improper
and scandalous posts.

18. I pity those victims. Netizens need to be aware of their
actions. Because words can hurt, even in the Digital
world. Just like how it affects people in the real world.
Yes, you are right! Some users must use their Digital
Rights and Responsibilities appropriately and
knowingly.

19. DIGITAL RIGHTS &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Do the students understand that they have the right to
safe and friendly digital communication and a
responsibility to report users who threaten this?
In our world, we have rights and responsibilities. It also applies in the digital
world, we must learn and engrave in our minds that we must exercise our right as a
digital citizen as well as our responsibilities.

20. Yes. Just like what we are doing right now, we are applying
Digital Communication. Good thing e-mails, private or direct
messages, SMS, and others exist. For it is an undeniable
convenience to all of us. It is, after all, the fastest and easiest
way of exchanging messages.
Technology, indeed, made an immense influence to all of
us. But we must use it wisely and responsibly.

21. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Do the students know what is appropriate to share through
e-mail, texting, video-chatting and social media?
We are fond of using direct messages or private messages as a new way to
communicate with others. It is actually a good thing that we are using it properly. We
should always remember to avoid sending nude pics, sexual pictures or videos or
that could destroy your life because just by a few computer codes they can hack into
the system and retrieve every information and they could use it for blackmailing or
frame you for things that you haven’t done.

22. I was very glad that you finally sent me a message. I thought
you forgot about me because you left without notice. But still, I
had a great night. Thank you for everything that you have
taught me. I learned a lot. And btw, what about your Lolo? He’s
taking medicines? What for?
About that, I left without letting you know because of only one
reason. My Lolo got diagnosed with lung cancer and we had to
leave immediately for his surgery. But now he’s already fine.
And we’ll head home once everything is okay. Once he’s cured.
🙏

23. I’ll pray for his fast recovery.
Thank you very much! One thing I have learned from what
happened to my Lolo is that we must make decisions that are
good for ourselves and for everybody. Not those decisions
that you know can cause you bad things. Just like how he got
his sickness. He did not protect himself. He kept on doing
what he wanted. Drinking and smoking. Until those caused
him to be in his current state. It affected him like a virus, he
suffered, and we did as well. But at least, we are all fine right
now.

24. Just like in the Digital world. To protect ourselves virtually, we
must have protections. This is where we must learn and apply
the Digital Security or Self-Protection.

25. DIGITAL SECURITY
Do the students know how to stay safe by using different
passwords, virus protection, backing-up data, and being
aware of identity theft, phishing, and other online scam?
We must have very strong passwords which consists of different sets of
uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and doesn’t contain any personal
information. We must also have virus protection and we should also back-up our
data because if our accounts will be infiltrated, the information within could be
used for identity theft, phishing, and online scam.

26. Funny how we unconsciously see and apply Digital
Citizenship in real life. Not only in the Cyber world. It can
make us not just a responsible user of technology and the
Internet but also a better person when interacting with other
people and taking care of ourselves.
Yes. You’re right! And speaking of taking care of ourselves,
it is already 10pm. We should apply Digital Health and
Wellness. LOL. But, I really miss you and I hope that I’ll
see you soon. I am really sorry for everything. Good night.
xxx

27. DIGITAL HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
Are you aware of the physical and psychological dangers of
excessive Internet usage?
Like in our daily lives, we must also control our use of the internet because it
can cause physical and psychological dangers like having poor eyesight and not
being able to concentrate in class. In some extreme cases it can also cause people
to commit violent crimes because of the influence of bloody, war-based games.

28. I’ll see you soon. Thank you for this night. Thank you for
everything. Apology accepted albeit you have hurt me badly.
Just kidding. I miss you too. Call me, okay? Good night. xx

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30. EVEN in SMALL ways
practice the
NINE ELEMENTS OF
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

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ETIQUETTELAWSECURITYHEALTH AND WELLNESSRIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCOMMUNICATION

33. BE THE
MASTER
OF YOUR
OWN
CREATION.