What is Digital Citizenship?

What does it mean to be a digital citizen? 

A digital citizen is a person using information technology in order to engage in society, politics, and government. As defined by Karen Mossberger, author of "Digital Citizenship: The Internet, Society, and Participation," digital citizens are "those who use the Internet regularly and effectively." 

With so many people across the world having access to the internet, a large percentage of the global population would be considered a digital citizen. However, the way we interact with people has severely changed with the internet. In a world of "keyboard warriors" and "trolls" who are offended by everything and live to make others internet experience less enjoyable while hiding behind a created avatar has made the internet a weird place. Some Internet users also tend to over share and over post things about their personal life which tends to rub people the wrong way and can even lead to bullying Just remember that anything you post will be on the internet to live forever and could have a major impact on you if used improperly. Internet users have lost careers, relationships and more for being a poor digital citizen. 

Here's a short video showing you tips to be a good digital citizen

We have to own everything we say and do as a digital citizen on the internet. My rule is if you wouldn't say or show it to your grandmother you shouldn't post it at all. That's my policy for all social media activity across all platforms and a way to remind myself to keep it professional and respectful when posting anything on the internet. 

The following is NSFW. It's from a show called Chappelle's Show back in the day and depicts a world in which you could physically go to the internet instead of through a computer. It's extremely funny but has some mature subject matter. If you like that kind of thing click here https://youtu.be/91YpZe1SmNg

If not, that's ok too, humor isn't for everybody.

Have a great week y'all.