The document discusses the concept of digital citizenship and its relationship to civic culture and democracy. It explores citizenship as both a status and practice, and how digital media may reinforce or challenge democratic values. Digital citizenship is defined as having nine main elements: digital access, communication, commerce, literacy, etiquette, rights and responsibilities, law, security, and health and well-being. The development of digital identities and participation in online communities could be seen as new forms of citizenship and civic engagement in the digital public sphere.