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Form 1 Digital Citizenship

This document provides an introduction to digital citizenship. It defines digital citizenship as responsible and safe behavior while using technology and the internet. The core principles of digital citizenship are respect, responsibility, safety, integrity and privacy. Ethical online behavior is important because it can impact others, one's reputation, and cybersecurity. Examples of demonstrating digital citizenship include thinking before posting, reporting cyberbullying, protecting privacy, sourcing information responsibly, and standing up for what is right. The document concludes with an assessment task to create a poster on developing responsible online habits in children.

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Form 1 Digital Citizenship

This document provides an introduction to digital citizenship. It defines digital citizenship as responsible and safe behavior while using technology and the internet. The core principles of digital citizenship are respect, responsibility, safety, integrity and privacy. Ethical online behavior is important because it can impact others, one's reputation, and cybersecurity. Examples of demonstrating digital citizenship include thinking before posting, reporting cyberbullying, protecting privacy, sourcing information responsibly, and standing up for what is right. The document concludes with an assessment task to create a poster on developing responsible online habits in children.

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An Introduction

to Digital
Citizenship

FORM 1 Information Communication Technology


What is Digital Citizenship?

Definition:
• Responsible and safe behavior while using technology and the internet.

• It's not just about technology, but about being a good citizen in the
digital world.

• Activity : Let us Compare being a responsible citizen in your community


to being one online.
Core Principles of Digital Citizenship
• Respect: Treat others online with the same respect you
would in person.

• Responsibility: Own your actions and digital footprint. Be


accountable for what you post and share.

• Safety: Protect yourself and others from harm online. Be


aware of cyberbullying, scams, and privacy risks.
Core Principles of Digital Citizenship

• Integrity: Be honest and truthful online. Don't


plagiarize or spread misinformation.

• Privacy: Understand and respect your own privacy and


the privacy of others.
Why is Ethical Online Behavior
Important?
Impact on Others: Your words and actions online can have
real-world consequences.

Reputation: Your online behavior can negatively impact


your personal and professional reputation.
.
Why is Ethical Online Behavior
Important?
Cybersecurity: Ethical behavior helps protect yourself and
others from online threats.

Positive Influence: You can be a role model for others by


demonstrating responsible online behavior
Real-World Examples of Digital
Citizenship

Think before you post: Consider the potential consequences of


your online actions.

Report cyberbullying: Don't be a bystander. Speak up if you see


someone being bullied online.

Protect your privacy: Use strong passwords and be cautious about


what information you share online.
Real-World Examples of Digital
Citizenship

Source information responsibly: Verify the accuracy of


information before sharing it online.

Stand up for what's right: Use your voice online to speak out
against injustice and discrimination.
Assessment

• Create a poster on how to help children develop


responsible online habits.

( 20 Mark)
• It can be done on Canvas or Postermywall
• Microsoft word, or any software of your choice.

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