DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP And The fluencies elements What is

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP And The fluencies & elements

What is Digital Citizenship? These are the norms undertaken to ensure an appropriate and responsible way of using technology. Digital citizenship had began as a concept undertaken strictly by teachers and parents only, but as the concept progressed, it slowly began to apply to all digital users across the world (DIGC 5110, 2016: 21).

What are the 9 elements of Digital Citizenship? Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In) All of the above elements need to be combined in any order, to achieve a complete digital citizenship.

Digital Access • This element falls under the learning/working group. Richard booth, • Can be defined as the participation in society within the electronic and digital world. In other words, determines how we live, work and communicate through the use of digital technology. How do we access the World Wide Web and other technological devices? 2016 (Linked. In) Issues of digital access: • A socio-economic Divide -Divide in content • Gender Divide -Universal Access Divide • Divide in infrastructure • Skills divide

Digital Commerce This element demonstrates the purpose of selling and buying goods or services through technology. Many items are being purchased online, and this falls under digital commerce, it is up to the user to be responsible with what is bought and sold. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

Digital Communication In today’s day and age, the majority of communication and exchange of information is done through the digital world. Think about email, sms, instant messenger and online phone calls. It has become highly possible to speak to anybody at any place and any time. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

Digital Literacy Since the digital world has grown largely over the years, it is important that everybody knows how to use it. Therefore, the process of teaching and learning about the digital world is highly critical to society. Every field of work uses technology to expand in further research, which is why it is important for humans to learn how technology works and how is it most conveniently used. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

Digital Etiquette When using technology, it is crucial to maintain a level of manners and behavior. Just as we are taught to behave when growing up, we need to know how to act in the digital world. It is very easy to come across as inappropriate, which is why it is important to always ensure that your etiquette is up to standard. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

Digital Law As law may seem very similar to digital etiquette, it is important to know what divides the two. Digital law revolves around building and maintaining the correct ethics within the digital world. This includes not downloading illegal content and doing illegal and unethical actions, such as hacking into somebody else’s computer. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

Digital Rights & Responsibilities Everybody has a right and a responsibility within the digital world. These need to be addressed and understood by every digital user. Freedom of speech is a right, but it is a responsibility to monitor what you say, so that it doesn’t offend anybody. According to digitalcitizenship (2016), rights and responsibilities are forced to work together, in order to achieve effectiveness. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

Digital Health & Wellness As amusing and addictive as the digital world may be, it can highly affect a humans well being. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In) It is important for every user to take 10 minute breaks and do regular exercise in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle and not let the digital world affect his/her eye sight and body posture.

Digital Security Digital security can also be known as self protection. It is important to secure your devices and accounts through the use of passwords in order to avoid other uses hacking into your account and invading your privacy. By having good digital security, you protect yourself from various viruses and unwanted computer bugs. Richard booth, 2016 (Linked. In)

What are the 5 fluencies of Digital Citizenship? According to DIGC 5110, (2016: 23), the 5 fluencies are: ○ Solution fluency ○ Creativity fluency ○ Collaboration fluency ○ Media fluency ○ Information fluency

Reference list digitalcitizenship. (2016). Nine Elements. [online] Available at: http: //www. digitalcitizenship. net/Nine_Elements. html (Accessed 8 October 2016). � Richard booth. 2016. [image online]. Available at: https: //www. linkedin. com/pulse/how-good-digital-citizen-richardbooth � The Independent Institute of Education. 2016. DIGC 5110 Digital Citizenship Module Manual. Johannesburg: Unpublished. �