1. Digital Access Full electronic engagement in the community. Digital Access talks about how many people actually have access to technology and educational resources within technology. Technology users should be aware that not everyone has the same opportunities regarding technology.(Ribble, 2011) (sydneyvestal12, 2015). 2. Digital Commerce Goods and services bought and sold electronically on the internet such as, advertising that supports this, including promotions, prices, obtaining and keeping customers, etc. Technology users need to understand that a large share of market economy is being done electronically (Ribble, 2011) (Gartner, n.d.). 3. Digital Communication Electronically sending and receiving information (Ribble, 2011). Digital communication includes e-mail, SMS, instant messaging, mobile …show more content…
Digital literacy The ability to find, evaluate, utilise, share, and create content using information technologies and the Internet (Cornell University, 2009). Digital citizens have the responsibility to develop and constantly improve their technological knowledge. Learning technological knowledge by others must be encouraged. Technology must only be used for personal and professional growth and education. (Brownell, n.d.). 5. Digital etiquette It is the electronic code of behaviour or procedures (Ribble, 2011). We are rapidly learning that our comments, posts, images and the videos we share have an impact on those around us. Due to this we need to apply an online set of rules that will guide us in our behaviour (IIE (PTY) Ltd, 2018). 6. Digital law It is the electronic responsibility for ethical or unethical acts (Ribble, 2011). As digital citizens there are laws for the way we behave and interact. There must not be theft, plagiarism and abuse of others. This digital era breaches intellectual information laws such as, copyright infringement and trademark abuse. Digital citizens need report illegal behaviour. (Brownell, n.d.) 7. Digital rights and