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THE NINE ELEMETS OF BEING A DIGITAL

CITIZEN
1) Digital Access: Participating in the digital society, such as
using Facebook or what other social apps are available. Not
all technological users have access to the same opportunities
and may lack resources when it comes to technology.

2) Digital Commerce: Using available technology to purchase

and sell products, goods, or services online. Websites can
allow a wide range of products to be sold online, however is
comes into conflict with some countries and their laws.

. 3) Digital Communication: This is the electronic

exchange of communication between people. Using

apps such as BBM has made this much easier in
modern times since communication almost instantly
when an electronic message. Virtual presence devices
are now being made, this is a evolution from apps
such as SKYPE

4) Digital Literacy: This is the teaching and learning

of technology as well as the use of technology. As we
move on in time, so too will our technology and the
means through which we use them. This process is
being taught in modern schools, to prepare for
children for easement when it comes to technology.

 5) Digital Etiquette: The electronic standards of

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conduct or procedure. This means our Digital

Manners and is referring to how we communicate
and behave online. An example of bad digital
etiquette is the use of capital letters in a message,
which can indicate shouting and a harsh tone.

6) Digital Law: This is the electronic responsibility

for actions and deeds. This deals with the ethics of
technology and how it can be used for misdeeds
such as committing a crime online like stealing a
persons identity or illegal downloading.

 7) Digital Rights and Responsibilities: Theses

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freedoms extend to everyone in the digital world.

These are a Digital Citizens Rights, such as the
right to privacy, free speech, etc.

8) Digital Health and Wellness: This is the physical

and psychological well-being in a digital world. Eye
safety is important when it comes to this as screens
can take a strain to your eyes and interrupt your
physical well-being, also becoming addicted to the
internet or computer can make a negative impact
on psychological well-being as well.

 9) Digital Security: This is self protection, electronic

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precautions to guarantee safety. In digital society, there

are some users who deface, hack and corrupt other
peoples work. Take precautions like installing a antivirus and a firewall can help prevent this and protect
you.

5 FLUENCIES OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

1-Solution Fluency

Think creatively to solve the problem by defining the

problem.

Design a solution
Deliver the solution
Evaluate the outcome and process

2 - Creativity Fluency
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Use innovative design to add value to a product by its function

and through its form.

3 - Collaboration Fluency

Unconscious team working proficiency in an online

environment to create original products and solve problems.

4 -Media Fluency

Interpreting real message by looking analytically at

communication and evaluating the efficacy of the chosen

medium.

Use the most effective and appropriate medium to align

message and audience.

5 -Information Fluency
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Intuitively and unconsciously interpret information to extract

the essential knowledge, perceive its meaning, significance
and to authenticate it.