What+is+Digital+Citizenship?

=//__Digital__// __Citizenship__= This page will provide information about digital citizenship and the aspects of it.

//__What is Digital Citizenship?__//
Digital Citizenship is a set of rules for behaving online, defining appropriate internet use. There are several elements pertaining to a specific ways of how people act online. These elements include digital access, commerce, communication, etiquette, law, literacy, rights and responsibilities, security, and health and wellness.

//__What is Digital Access?__//
Digital access is the ability for an individual to be able to access electronic devices and the internet. It also includes the ability for an individual to access resources online.

//__What is Digital Commerce?__//
Digital Commerce is the ability for someone to purchase something online and have it delivered to them from anywhere in the world.

__//What is Digital Communication?//__
Digital Communication is the use of the internet to communicate with someone. This includes means of communication such as e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, video chat, etc. The use of digital communication increases your ability to communicate with someone over long distances, helping you keep in touch with them.

//__What is Digital Etiquette?__//
Digital Etiquette includes the standard rules of behavior on the internet. These rules include actions such as not using harsh language or getting in fights over the internet. Basically, if you wouldn't say it to someones face, don't post it online.

//__What is Digital Law?__//
Digital Law pertains to the ethics of illegal technology use. It includes punishment for actions such as piracy or hacking, which can cause damage. Punishments include small actions such as fines, or if the crime is more significant, time in jail.

//__What is Digital Literacy__//
Digital Literacy is the ability for an individual to know how to use programs on the internet for their own use.

//__ What are the Digital Rights and __ Responsibilities? //
Everyone who accesses the internet has basic rights and responsibilities, just like in reality. The rights pertaining to online users are much like the rights that many people in reality have access to, with rights such as privacy and freedom of speech. However, many responsibilities are also required of online users such as reporting the violations of users rights online.

//__ What is Digital __//__ Security? __
There are still criminals online who want to steal, disrupt, and otherwise mess with people, just like in reality. That is why digital security is required. Digital security includes aspects such as passwords, security programs, antivirus software, and data backups. Digital security also includes actions that you can take to protect your security such as choosing a secure enough password and not revealing it.

//__ What is Digital Health and __//__ Wellness? __
Digital health and wellness includes many things to maintain your health while using electronic devices. This includes all ends of the spectrum, from maintain posture to preventing internet addiction.