This presentation discusses the nine elements of digital citizenship: digital access, digital commerce, digital communication and collaboration, digital etiquette, digital fluency, digital health and welfare, digital law, digital rights and responsibility, and digital security and privacy. Each element is briefly defined and examples are provided of how teachers can educate students about each one, such as assigning appropriate internet access, teaching safe online buying and selling, discussing proper online communication etiquette, and identifying misinformation. The overall message is that digital citizenship skills are important for students to participate safely and responsibly online.

1. Digital Citizenship
Presented by Sherelle Stubbs

2. Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship
There are nine elements of digital
citizenship, and in this presentation,
these elements will be presented in a
concise way.

3. THE NINE ELEMENTS
1. Digital Access
2 Digital Commerce
3. Digital Communication and Collaboration
4. Digital Etiquette
5. Digital Fluency
6. Digital Health and Welfare
7. Digital Law
8. Digital Rights and Responsibility
9. Digital Security and Privacy

4. DIGITAL ACCESS
Digital Access is about the equitable
distribution of technology and online
resources. The positive side of this is, as a
teacher or administrator, you can assign
access to the school’s student body and staff,
while locking out the general public. The
negative side of digital access is that some
students takes advantage of it, and go on
websites that are not appropriate or are not
assigned. Teachers can avoid student
misusing their internet privilege by
explaining the rules on how to appropriately
access the internet.
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5. DIGITAL COMMERCE
Digital Commerce is the electronic buying and selling of goods and
focuses on the tools and safeguards in place to assist those buying,
selling, banking, or using money in any way in the digital space.
The positive aspect of the internet is that one can buy or sell anything
they want on the internet, however, some people take advantage of these
simple privileges. As educator, student can learn how to buy and sell
safety by creating small groups that will teach the safety issues of
buying and selling via internet. The negative downfall of this is that
there are many frauds out there who are looking to rip people off, and
students also need to know about these issues. As explained by Mike
Ribble, “

6. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND
COLLABORATION
Digital Communication and Collaboration is the electronic
exchange of information.
The positive side to using digital medias to communicate is that
many people find it as a tool to express themselves without the
pressure of doing it in person. The negative side effect of this is,
some people are very rude online, and it can be very upsetting to
those who are using it as a means of communication. Teachers can
incorporate effective media communication in any subject area by
creating chat boards for students to practice effective online
communication. “All students need digital citizenship skills to
participate fully in their communities and make smart choices
online and in life. Empower students to think critically, behave
safely and participate responsibly in a digital world.”

7. DIGITAL
ETIQUETTE
Digital Etiquette refers to electronic standards of
conduct or procedures and has to do with the process
of thinking about others when using digital devices.
The positive side of this is, teacher can easily teach
this to students before giving them access to a
web/chat board. Learning how to be nice to everyone
is a good idea to teach students. The only negative
part to this is, a teacher cannot watch every student
who is on a chat/web board. As the website “5
Creative Ways to Teach Digital Citizenship,” puts it,
“Know what’s right from wrong. One of the most basic
lessons you can cover around digital citizenship is
practicing proper “netiquette” online. Just like the
rules of etiquette, the rules of netiquette give
students a cultural framework of proper behavior for
getting along with others online.”

8. DIGITAL FLUENCY
Digital Fluency is the process of understanding
technology and its use. Digital fluency is more
like knowing what is real and what is not real
on the internet. Teachers can teach this area by
presenting some fake news to student and
presenting some real new to student. Student
will be instructed to decipher which is real and
what is not. The positive side to this is, it gives
student a chance to see how fake contents can
be mistaken for real. The negative part to this,
is that this can be a continuous teaching
process because more and more, fake content
are looking more real, making this an ongoing
teaching tool.
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9. DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELFARE
Digital Health and Welfare refers to the
physical and psychological well-being in
a digital world. Teachers can teach how
to maintain a healthy online life, by
explaining to students that online
communication can also affect a person
physically and mentally offline. The
positive thing about online health and
wellness is, that a person can sign off
when they feel as if they are being
bullied. The negative side to this is, some
people use the internet as a tool to bully
others.
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10. DIGITAL LAW
Digital Law refers to the electronic responsibility for actions
and deeds and has to do with the creation of rules and policy
that address issues related to the online world. Just as in the
real world, the online world has had to create structure to
protect those using these digital devices from harm. Support
for issues such as cyberbullying and sexting are available
from School Resource Officers and other school counsel.
Administrators need to come up with positive approaches to
these issues in their schools and districts.
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11. DIGITAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY
Digital Rights and Responsibility are those
requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in
a digital world. This area of Digital Citizenship is
about helping students understand that when they
are provided opportunities, such as the access to the
Internet and use of online products, they need to be
diligent in helping others as well, such as informing
adults of potential problems. Educators must help
students understand that protecting others both
online and in the real world are essential skills to
have. As Mike Ribble states, Remember, the internet never
forgets. It’s our job to teach today’s students how to manage their
digital footprint. It is our responsibility to help all technology users
become the best digital citizens they can be.”
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12. DIGITAL SECURITY AND PRIVACY
Digital Security and Privacy is the electronic
precautions to guarantee safety.
A teacher can find websites that explains the security
and privacy of the internet. Student should learn how
viruses can spread to computers to computers.
Students should also be taught about privacy issues
such as putting their personal information online.
Teachers can teach students that nothing ever goes
away once it’s on the internet. The positive thing
about teaching privacy is , student get to learn how to
sty safe online, the negative thing about privacy and
safety online is that anyone can steal a student’s
personal information. Teachers can provide examples
of people who’s identity has been stolen

13. DIGITAL WORDLE

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