Themes Of Digital Citizenship

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Nine Themes of Digital Citizenship Digital citizenship are the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology usage. 1. Digital Access: Technology users need to be aware that not everyone has the same opportunities when it comes to technology of any kind. Digital exclusion makes it difficult to grow as a society increasingly using these tools in numbers. Helping to provide and expand access to technology should be goal of all digital citizens on a global scale. People must keep in mind that there are some that may have limited access, so other resources may need to be provided to some. To become productive citizens, we need to be committed to make sure that no one is denied digital access Because that would be unfair. 2. Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods and other services. Technology users need to understand that a large share of market economy is being done electronically due to the rapid growth in technology in this world. Legitimate and legal exchanges are occurring,the buyer or seller needs to be aware of the issues associated with it or there could be consequences. Mainstream availability of Internet purchases of toys, clothing, cars, food, etc. has become commonplace to many users when they are looking to find an item to buy.An equal amount of goods and services which are in conflict with the morals or laws are surfacing (that include activities such as illegal downloading, pornography, and gambling). Users