BEST PRACTICES FOR APPROPRIATE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

As students spend more and more time online, digital citizenship is becoming increasingly
important for students to master. In this article, we discuss techniques and hands-on exercises for
promoting digital citizenship in students.

Digital Citizenship is a concept that helps teachers, technology leaders, and parents to
understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology
appropriately.

Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology
users for a society full of technology. Too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing
and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not
know but what is considered appropriate technology usage.

Implementing digital citizenship into your school’s technology curriculum is an important step in
promoting digital literacy in students. However, it is not the only step. Teachers and
administrators should also implement tools and processes to promote digital citizenship skills in
the classroom and at home.

9 key elements while learning about connecting and interacting through digital
means:

Digital Etiquette:
Sets standards for online conduct and how one should behave in a digital environment.
Digital Communication:
Refers to the use of such devices to send information electronically.
Digital Literacy:
Process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology
Digital Access:
A topic that talks about how many people actually have access to technology
and educational resources within technology.
Digital Commerce:
Electronic buying and selling of goods, Technology users need to understand that a large
share of a market economy is being done electronically.
Digital Law:
Is identified as the responsibility of being safe online and following online rules. It is
basically known as the law of the internet.
Digital Rights & Responsibilities:
Having the right and freedom to use all types of digital technology
while using the technology in an acceptable and appropriate manner.
Digital Health & Wellness:
Physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world.
Digital Security (self-protection):
A collective term that describes the resources employed to protect your online identity,
data, and other assets.
With the rise of technology use, Digital Citizenship Education is very important because
it teaches citizens to use technology in order to engage respectfully online, find reliable
online sources, and avoid the violation of human rights. This can be achieved with
schools implementing this program which will encourage young people to expand their
technical knowledge and promote human rights online.