Digital Citizenship

                                                           Digital Citizenship

 It is a certain norms and responsible behavior with regard to use of digital technology. It is a responsible use of technology by anyone who uses the technology devices. It involves understanding on how to use digital tools, platforms, content in safe and respectful manner. It also includes understanding how to stay safe online by protecting personal information, using strong passwords, recognizing and avoiding online scams and being cautious about sharing information with strangers. Everyone needs digital citizenship skills in order to make smart choices and decisions in their life online. Digital citizenship skills can also protect ourselves from online scams and cyber bullying cases. There are nine elements of digital citizenship that includes, digital access, digital rights, digital commerce, digital laws, digital communication, digital literacy, digital etiquette, digital health and wellness and digital security.

Digital citizenship empower individuals to make informed and right decision and choices in their online activities, promotes positive digital culture and contribute positively to online communities and healthy online environment. The nine elements that are mentioned above encompasses various skills, knowledge, and attitudes that individuals need to navigate the online world responsibly and ethically.