Social, Ethical

and Legal
Responsibilities
 Social, Ethical and Legal
Responsibilities
Supporting children and young people to participate safely, effectively, critically and
responsibly in a world filled with social media and digital technologies is a priority for
educators the world over.

Young people today inhabit a world that has been transformed by digital technologies,
effortlessly enabling connectedness through social media and access to vast quantities of
information. 
Digital Citizenship
vs.
Global Citizenship
Global
Citizenship
Global citizens:
• sees the world as a community in which all people
live and prosper together.
• understand that one’s actions contribute to the values
of the entire planet and concern on one’s
participation and contribution to the entire world.
Digital
Citizenship
Whereas, in digital citizenship,
• Is the idea that all persons using the internet have
civic rights and responsibilities.
• It centers around safe, savvy and ethical use of
technology.
 Global Digital
1. Citizenship Citizenship
Advocates for digital equal rights and
access for all.

Advocates for human equal

rights for all.
Internet Access
-the ability of individuals and
organizations to connect to the
Internet
 Digital
Citizenship
Treats others with respect in online
spaces and never cyberbullies

2. Global
Citizenship
Treats others courteously and
never bullies
 According (UNESCO), bullying affects one in
every three students at least once a month, and 1
in 10 is a victim of cyberbullying.
 Digital
Citizenship
Does not steal or damage others’
digital work, identity or property.

3. Global
Citizenship
Does not steal or damage other’s
property or persons.
 Intellectual
Property
refers to creations of the mind, such as
inventions; literary and artistic works; designs;
and symbols, names and images used in
commerce.
 Digital
Citizenship
Makes appropriate decision when
communicating through a variety of
Global
4.
digital channels.
Citizenship
Communicates clearly,
respectfully and with empathy.
 Global
5. Citizenship
Digital
Actively pursues and education
and develops habits for lifelong
Citizenship
learning. Uses digital tools to advance their
learning and keeps up with changing
technologies.
 Digital
Citizenship
Make responsible online purchasing
decisions and protects and payment
Global
6.
information.

Citizenship
Spends and manages money
responsibly.
7. Global
Citizenship
Upholds basic human rights of
privacy, freedom of speech, etc,
Digital
Citizenship
Upholds basic human rights in all
digital forums.
 Digital
Citizenship
Protects personal information from
outside forces that might cause harm.

8. Global
Citizenship
Protects self and others from
harm.
 Digital
Citizenship
Proactively limits health risks of
technology, from physical to
Global
9.
psychological.

Citizenship
Proactively promotes their own
physical and mental health.
Digital Citizenship
vs.
Global Citizenship
 The Global Digital
Citizen: A Common
Hero for the Digital Age
This citizen is conscientious, respectful, and
compassionate.

It’s an individual who strives to establish a

sense of global community.

They practice this in all online and offline

relationships, duties, and endeavours.
Fluencies
● Solution Fluency- you could create a scenario for solving a
global crisis.

● Information Fluency – helps parents (and teachers) learn best

practices for protecting kids online.

● Creativity Fluency - can help your students create dazzling

environmental awareness flyers and campaign materials.
Fluencies
● Media Fluency - we learn appropriate usage of media and
messages in online and offline applications.

● Collaboration Fluency - helps students nurture positive

environments when working with those of various cultural
backgrounds.
Exploring the
Global Digital
Citizen With
Students
1. Global Digital Citizenship Survival Kits:

Safe internet usage using visual association.

2. Cultural Food Fair:
This activity gets students to experiment
with making ethnic dishes.

In the process, they learn something

about other cultures they didn’t know
before.
3. Getting a Move On:

Students can be inspired to

pursue health and fitness in fun
ways.
4. Global Digital Citizenship Agreements

They set guidelines for ethical use

policies with technology.