Digital Citizenship: We Define Us

Introduction

As you begin to venture into the digital world, you will realize that technology and computers are a part of daily life. Imagine all of the tasks you accomplish with technology. From shopping online to researching a class project or even communicating with your friends.

As you continuously interact with computers and the internet, it is important to understand how what you do online contributes to your digital identity and the effects of the interactions online. Explore the impacts of your digital wellness using online media daily.

This module will help you to understand how you are in control of your digital identity.

List of Lessons

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Safe Practices in an Online Environment

- - Develop an understanding of the importance of protecting your digital identity.
  - Understand how important your personal information is.

Digital Wellness and Safety

- - Explore the impact their digital lives can have on their well-being and relationships while learning to balance media in their everyday lives.

(Digital Divide) Impact of Computing on Society

- - Examine the ways in which computer innovations have changed our society.

Module Objectives

Describe strategies to establish a strong foundation for your digital identity.
Use message clues to identify examples of phishing.
Analyze ways in which the digital divide has affected our lives and how we combat it in providing equitable access to all.

Key Terms

Digital citizenship: The appropriate and responsible use of the internet, computers, and digital devices.

Cookies: The data files saved as your digital memory when you visit websites.

Private information: Information about you that can be used to identify you because it is unique to you (e.g. your full name or your address).

Phishing: When someone poses as an institution, such as a bank or school, and sends you a personalized message asking you to provide private information.

Digital Wellness: The pursuit of an intentional and healthy relationship with technology, both in the workplace and in personal life.

Digital Divide: The gap between those individuals with and without access to computers and internet connection.

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