Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship refers to the rights and responsibilities involved with the use of technology. Learning to use technology appropriately and respecting creative rights is necessary in a world that is immersed in technology. The Digital Citizenship and Creative Content curriculum specifically addresses digital creative content and the rights and responsibilities associated with it. A good digital citizen understands the responsibilities involved with using technology and respects the creative rights associated with online media. Many national learning standards, such as AASL’s Standards for the 21st-Century Learner, address some of the ethical issues involved with being a good digital citizen.

Here are some Facts about Digital Citizenship from internersafety.com

Did you know?

• Myth: 30% of computer users (40% of users under age 25) think they are more likely to get struck by lightning, get audited by the IRS, or win the lottery than become the victim of a cyber security/privacy breach?
• Reality: The odds of the first three happening to you are less than 1%, while your odds of becoming a cyber victim are 7 in 10 (70%)?
  
• 90% of computer users can recall the name of the controversial performer at the XXX Super Bowl half-time show, but only 60% can recall the last time they updated their computer security software?
  
• 70% of computer users are more aware of cyber security, but 91% of all personal computers likely contain "spyware" that can send information from the computer to an unauthorized third party?