What is Digital Citizenship?
Digital Citizenship is having the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible and respectful behaviour when using technology or participating in digital environments. Digital citizenship goes beyond e-mail etiquette and avoiding plagiarism to encompass all elements of digital engagement, including how to find and evaluate information, respecting copyright, protecting private information, staying safe online, and knowing how to deal with potential cyber-bullying.
"Digital citizenship isn't just about recognizing and dealing with online hazards. It's about building safe spaces and communities, [having students] understand how to manage personal information, and about being Internet savvy-- using your online presence to grow and shape your world in a safe, creative way, and inspiring others to do the same." — Digizen.org
To explore the elements of digital citizenship visit Mike Ribble's website on Digital Citizenship at www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html