Digital+Citizenship

Digital Citizenship = =

As taken from the website []

This website is dedicated to helping teachers, students, adults and others how to be good digital citizens, or how to use technology effectively and responsibly.

The nine themes of digital citizenship as cited by Mike Ribble on the website include,

1. **Digital Etiquette**- polite code of conduct using technology (good manners in communication and with digital tools) It is important to use good digital etiquette. Click here to learn more about digital etiquette.

2. **Digital Communication**- exchanging, sharing, and using information (cell phones, e-mail, texting, IM, discussion boards, etc.)

3. **Digital Literacy**- teaching and learning how to use technology

4. **Digital Access**- Use of technology by everyone, not just certain groups

5. **Digital Commerce**- Buying and selling online (apply the same procedures you use daily to be a responsible consumer)

6. **Digital Law**- Responsibility for online activities (illegal acts such as plagiarism, hacking, creating viruses, etc.)

7. **Digital Rights & Responsibilities**- Freedoms shared by everyone digital environments (copyright, free speech, plagiarism, etc.)

8. **Digital Health-** Staying healthy while using technology (eye strain, ergonomics, psychological issues, etc.)

9. **Digital Security-** Protection of our digital information (virus protection, back-ups, etc.)