Digital citizenship (group D)

 Digital Citizenship


What is Digital citizenship?

- Digital Citizenship is the ability to navigate our digital environments in a way that's safe and responsible and to commonly and respectfully engage in these spaces. 
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Why is it important?

- Its important because it's an increasingly vital concept in our interconnected digital world, it surrounds the norms of appropriate and responsible behavior when using technology, it includes everything from online ethics and safety to privacy. 
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Responsibilities of a digital citizen.
 - Cyberbullying: You are responsible for how you communicate with other users and you are responsible for protecting yourself against harmful friendships. 

-Digital law:  Knowing to protect yourself from internet scams and protect your identity from being stolen.
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Example of a good digital behavior. 
- Think before engaging
- Protect privacy
-Use strong unique passwords
-Be media literate
-Report harmful acts and actors
-Don't overcommit
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Consequences of a bad digital citizen.
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Loneliness
-Alienation
-Physical ailments
-Damaged Reputation
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Conclusion
-Digital Citizenship can have bad or good consequences and you need to be responsible and protect yourself from harm while using it and keep your identity secret and safe.



























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