Who is a Digital Citizen?
Digital citizenship refers to all individuals who participate in all aspects of the digital environment. Otherwise known more commonly as social media, this environment includes each and every aspect of social network functions such as the interaction, creation and dissemination of information amongst it’s users.
Digital citizenship refers to individuals who participate in all aspects of the digital environment. This environment includes every aspect of social network functions such as interaction, creation and dissemination of information amongst its users. Everything you do, as a digital citizen, leave traces of your digital footprint. In today's society, everyone needs to be aware of what to share with others, what not to share, and what the possible consequences can be.
“The most important responsibility of the digital citizen is to leave a safe and sustainable digital footprint. This is achieved through the creation of a healthy digital environment where all the users strive to promote respectful communication, safety and doing the right thing for themselves as well as for each other.”
You should always consider who can access the information you post and how they can use it. When your digital footprint can be used against you, the best defense is to promote proper digital education for all users.
The most important responsibility of the digital citizen is to leave a safe and sustainable digital footprint. This is achieved through the creation of a healthy digital environment where all the users strive to promote respectful communication, safety and doing the right thing for themselves as well as for each other.