A digital citizen commonly refers to a person utilizing information technology (IT) in order to engage in society, politics, and government participation. K. Mossberger, et al.[1] define digital citizens as "those who use the Internet regularly and effectively."

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Digital citizenship Support your kids in creating an online world that's responsible and respectful -- and make the most of technology, social networking, and educational resources.

Digital citizenship Support your kids in creating an online world that's responsible and respectful -- and make the most of technology, social networking, and educational resources.

Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, Princess Diana's death — these three events might have played out differently had social media been as strong as it is now.

You’ve been called a “gamer” for as long as you can remember, so you might as well make a career out of it, right? Well, it might all sound like fun and games, but game design has evolved from the days of scribbling a great idea on the back of a napkin into an elaborate process involving a  specialists trained in a variety of disciplines who collaborate and sometimes work long hours to create great computer or video games replete with state-of-the-art animation and visual effects. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 59 percent of multimedia artists and animators, which includes computer and video game designers, are self-employed, often working from home but also in offices. It goes without saying that it is helpful to possess artistic ability and talent, but people lacking in those areas may compensate with robust technical and computer skills, preferred by some employers. Likewise, those who do not have strong computer skills may make up for it through demonstrable artistic talent. The demand for more realistic video games continues to increase, but growth may be tempered by companies hiring lower-paid animators overseas, and by stiff competition as large numbers of game designers enter the field. Individuals interested in pursuing this career may benefit from a solid blend of education, hands-on experience, and a combination of artistic and technical skills. Learn more about working in the field of game design, i.e., what game designers do, how to become a game designer, career paths, and career outlook, in the following infographic. Sources: Career Skills, GameDegree.comNew Reports Forecast Global Video Game Industry Will Reach $82 Billion By 2017, Forbes, July 2012So You Wanna Be a: Game Designer, GameSpot For a complete list of sources, please view the infographic.

Game design is the game development process of designing the content and rules of a game in the pre-production stage[1] and design of gameplay, environment, storyline, and characters during production stage. The designer of a game is very much like the director of a film; the designer is the visionary of the game and controls the artistic and technical elements of the game in fulfilment of their vision.[2] Game design requires artistic and technical competence as well as writing skills.[3]