2. 9 Themes of Digital Citizenship
● Access
● Commerce
● Communication
● Etiquette
● Law
● Health and Wellness
● Literacy
● Rights and Responsibilities
● Security
"Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms
of appropriate, responsible behavior with
regard to technology use."
—Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship
3. Digital Access
● When posting things on the internet, one
must be cautious of who has access to it
● All people should have equal access to
websites and interconnected digital
networks
4. Digital Commerce
● Much of the modern world's economy is
made digitally via internet
● Example:Buying and selling products
● Basically digital marketing
5. Digital Communication
● There are many different forms of digital
communication
● Cell phones, computer, tablets, IM, e-
mail, etc.
● But many people are unaware about how
to be "safe" online
6. Digital Etiquette
● Not being rude to others while texting, on
social media sites, sending pictures, etc.
● Treating other technology users like you
would want to be treated
● Keeping others' feelings in mind when
sending or posting any information
7. Digital Law
● Abiding by laws that govern online
interactions
○ Also has to do with ethics--just because
something is legal does not mean that it is
ethical
● Cannot: send spam, plagiarize, steal
others' intellectual or physical property,
harass others online, create destructive
worms or viruses
8. Digital Health and Wellness
● Being smart about internet usage to avoid
internet-related health problems
○ Physical: eye safety, repetitive stress
syndrome, sound ergonomic practices
○ Psychological: internet addiction, feelings of
harassment/depression related to social
networking
● Not using the internet too much or without
common sense to greatly diminish the
possibility of getting an internet-related
health issue
9. Digital Literacy
● The process of teaching and learning
about technology and the use of
technology
● "New technologies are finding their way
into the workplace that are not being
taught in schools."
● As new technologies emerge we are
constantly trying to update ourselves with
the information it takes to use it
10. Digital Rights and Responsibilities
● Freedoms extended to everyone in the
digital word
● "Everyone has a right to privacy, free
speech, etc."
● "With these rights also come responsibility
as well. Users must help define how
technology is to be used in an appropriate
manner."
11. Digital Security
● Implementing passwords, firewalls, or
other forms of protection to hinder thieves
and hackers
○ Not enough just to trust others--must prepare
for those who don't follow the rules
● Security also involves backing
up/synchronizing digital property so it can
be restored if someone steals or deletes it
