DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Technology has changed the way in

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Technology has changed the way in which we do things, the way in which we work, play and socialise. The advances of technology, the impact of social media and the technological trends influencing our lives have resulted in an online society, a global society.

Digital Access is key and critical to bringing social and economic benefits and should be at the forefront of all businesses and government decision-making in the context of creating opportunities. Digital Access opportunities will improve social transformations as a result of increased use of ICT’s. DIGITAL ACCESS

The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills. DIGITAL LITERACY

The electronic exchange of information. Essentially it is communication that has been encoded electronically to facilitate the transmission for exchange, allowing it to be stored and processed by companies. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

A basic set of rules pertaining to behaviour that needs to be followed to ensure the Internet is better for all users. The use of good manners in online communication such as email, forums, blogs and social networking sites. DIGITAL ETIQUETTE

The privileges and freedom extended to all technology users and the behavioural expectations that come with them. With every right there is also a responsibility. DIGITAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The electronic responsibility for actions, deeds which is either ethical or unethical. DIGITAL LAW

Ensuring the ability to use digital information and information systems without interference, disruption, unauthorised access or data collection. DIGITAL SECURITY

Physical and psychological wellbeing in a digital technological world. Our dependence on technologies is increasing at a rapid rate in direct correlation to increased processing capacities of technology. DIGITAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Electronic selling and buying of goods and services through digital channels. DIGITAL COMMERCE

Solutions Fluency: information fluency skills are needed to find solutions. Information Fluency: the amount of readily available information is incredible to even try imagine. Media Fluency: digital technology allows us to produce images, video and audio content with relative ease. Collaboration Fluency: with today’s technology, people are able to work together even if they’ve never met. Creative Fluency: we are all creative to a certain extent and therefore can enhance that skill, even if it id not our strongest skill. FIVE FLUENCES