DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
ALLYSON TABAYOYONG
DIGITAL ACCESS
Digital access means your electronic participation, but not everybody has the same access to technology. By having everyone use technology it allows our society to grow and develop. Therefore, your digital access is a privilege and others may not have the same access.
DIGITAL COMMERCE
Digital commerce is the buying and selling of goods online. If you have ever bought something on Amazon or E-bay you have used digital commerce. By buying goods online it allows the economy to grow.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Digital communication is when you communicate online. Texting, emailing, and instant messaging are just some forms of digital communication. People may not notice that they are using digital communication, but most people use digital communication in their daily lives.
DIGITAL ETIQUETTE
Digital etiquette means using proper and respectful behavior when using technology. It may provide protection and safety for others, including yourself. In other words, if you wouldn't say something to a person's face, don't say it online.
DIGITAL LAW
Digital laws are rules that you must follow on the internet. Just like digital etiquette, digital law provides safety online. It is important that you are aware of these laws before using the internet. Things like stealing, disrupting, or changing someone's work are considered a crime.
DIGITAL LITERACY
Digital literacy is the knowledge, skills, and behaviors used when you are using technology. More and more schools are working on having more technology available to students. Schools ask students to gather information for projects and reports. However, this information has to be used appropriately.
DIGITAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital rights and responsibilities means your rights and freedom to use technology, while using it appropriately. Although you may have certain rights like freedom of speech, it is important to consider others' feelings. There has been an increase in offensive words used online.
DIGITAL SECURITY
Digital security means your privacy online. If you have an online account, digital security applies to you. Even if you don't it is important to be safe and private online because you never know who is out there. Security is meant to keep you safe and healthy.
DIGITAL HEALTH & WELLNESS
Digital health and wellness means that you control yourself when you use technology. Not only is your physical health affected, but your emotional health is too. It is important to use electronics for a reasonable amount of time.