IS MEDIA USEFUL TO

YOU?
HOW?
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How will you define a

“Responsible Media
User”?
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• Digital Literacy/Technology Literacy - the

ability of an individual, either working
independently or with others, to responsibly,
appropriately, and effectively use
technological tools.

• There are issues arising in the digital world

today with the growing trend in the use of
technology.
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• Media and other information providers play a

central role in information and
communication processes.

• Media become the common outlet of self-

expression and creativity. Its huge influence
spreads speedily across the globe.
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• With this concern in ethical use of media and

information, inculcating Digital Citizenship is
very crucial.
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• Having full access to technology requires

continuously developing norms of
appropriate, responsible, and empowered
technology use which refers to Digital
Citizenship
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• Digital Etiquette which pertains to electronic

standards of conduct or procedures and has to
do with the process of thinking about others
when using digital devices. Recognizing Online

• Proper conduct is a must and it has something

to do with “Netiquette”
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• Merriam- Webster dictionary defined

NETIQUETTE as set of rules about the
proper and polite way to communicate
with other people when using the
internet.
• Common issues in the digital world such
as bashing and online bullying occur due
to improper conduct online.
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ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
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1. Digital Access is the equitable

distribution of technology and not only
understanding who has access to
technology, but the limitations and
consequences to those who have limited
access to technology.
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2. Digital Commerce is the buying and

selling of goods. This principle focuses on
making safe and informed decisions when
purchasing or downloading materials
online.
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3. Digital Communication is understanding

the different modes and mediums of digital
technology and when to appropriately use
them. For example, understanding when
sending an email is appropriate versus
sending a text message.
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4. Digital Etiquette is understanding

appropriate code of conduct and
procedures when using mobile devices. It
extends beyond recognizing bad behavior
in that it actively encourages appropriate
and responsible behavior online.
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5. Digital Literacy or Fluency is the process

of understanding technology, how to use it
in its many forms, and how to adapt when
new technologies are introduced. It also
extends to internet usage and how to
effectively search and evaluate information
online.
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6. Digital Health & Welfare is maintaining

sound technological practices to promote
physical and psychological wellness.
Practicing eye safety and ergonomics, and
balancing screen time and technology
usage are all related to this important
principle.
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7. Digital Law is understanding and

complying with online rules and policies,
and how to use technology ethically. Digital
law is broad and covers topics from spam
to cyberbullying.
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8. Digital Rights & Responsibility are the

freedoms that extend to everyone online.
Examples of this include right to privacy
and free speech.
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9. Digital Security & Privacy are electronic

precautions to bolster online safety. Secure
passwords, not sharing passwords, backing
up data, and antivirus protection are all
examples of this principle.
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: REMEMBER THE HUMAN

When communicating electronically, whether
through email, instant message, discussion post, text,
or some other method, practice the Golden Rule: Do
unto others as you would have others do unto you.
Remember, your written words are read by real people,
all deserving of respectful communication. Before you
press "send" or "submit," ask yourself, "Would I be okay
with this if someone else had written it?"
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: ADHERE TO THE SAME STANDARDS OF

BEHAVIOR ONLINE THAT YOU FOLLOW IN REAL
LIFE
While it can be argued that standards of behavior
may be different in the virtual world, they certainly
should not be lower. You should do your best to act
within the laws and ethical manners of society
whenever you inhabit "cyberspace." Would you behave
rudely to someone face-to-face? On most occasions, no.
Neither should you behave this way in the virtual world.
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: KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN

CYBERSPACE
"Netiquette varies from domain to domain." (Shea,
1994) Depending on where you are in the virtual world,
the same written communication can be acceptable in
one area, where it might be considered inappropriate in
another. What you text to a friend may not be
appropriate in an email to a classmate or colleague. Can
you think of another example?
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: RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE'S TIME AND
BANDWIDTH
Electronic communication takes time: time to read
and time in which to respond. Most people today lead
busy lives, just like you do, and don't have time to read
or respond to frivolous emails or discussion posts. As a
virtual world communicator, it is your responsibility to
make sure that the time spent reading your words isn't
wasted. Make your written communication meaningful
and to the point, without extraneous text or superfluous
graphics or attachments that may take forever to
download.
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: Make yourself look good online

One of the best things about the virtual world is
the lack of judgment associated with your physical
appearance, sound of your voice, or the clothes you
wear (unless you post a video of yourself singing
Karaoke in a clown outfit.) You will, however, be judged
by the quality of your writing, so keep the following
tips in mind:
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: Make yourself look good online

1. Always check for spelling and grammar errors.
2. Know what you're talking about and state it clearly.
3. Be pleasant and polite.
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: Share expert knowledge
The Internet offers its users many benefits; one is
the ease in which information can be shared or
accessed and in fact, this "information sharing"
capability is one of the reasons the Internet was
founded. So in the spirit of the Internet's "founding
fathers," share what you know! When you post a
question and receive intelligent answers, share the
results with others. Are you an expert at something?
Post resources and references about your subject
matter. Recently expanded your knowledge about a
subject that might be of interest to others? Share that
as well.
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: Help keep flame wars under control
What is meant by "flaming" and "flame wars?"
"Flaming is what people do when they express a
strongly held opinion without holding back any
emotion." (Shea, 1994). As an example, think of the
kinds of passionate comments you might read on a
sports blog. While "flaming" is not necessarily
forbidden in virtual communication, "flame wars," when
two or three people exchange angry posts between one
another, must be controlled or the camaraderie of the
group could be compromised. Don't feed the flames;
extinguish them by guiding the discussion back to a
more productive direction.
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: Respect other people's privacy
Depending on what you are reading in the virtual
world, be it an online class discussion forum, Facebook
page, or an email, you may be exposed to some private
or personal information that needs to be handled with
care. Perhaps someone is sharing some medical news
about a loved one or discussing a situation at work.
What do you think would happen if this information
"got into the wrong hands?" Embarrassment? Hurt
feelings? Be sure to err on the side of caution when
deciding to discuss or not to discuss virtual
communication.
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: Don't abuse your power

Just like in face-to-face situations, there are people
in cyberspace who have more "power" than others.
They have more expertise in technology or they have
years of experience in a particular skill or subject
matter. Maybe it's you who posesses all of this
knowledge and power! Just remember: knowing more
than others do or having more power than others may
have does not give you the right to take advantage of
anyone. Think of Rule 1: Remember the human.
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: Be forgiving of other people's

mistakes
Not everyone has the same amount of experience
working in the virtual world. And not everyone knows
the rules of netiquette. At some point, you will see a
stupid question, read an unnecessarily long response,
or encounter misspelled words; when this happens,
practice kindness and forgiveness as you would hope
someone would do if you had committed the same
offense. If it's a minor "offense," you might want to let
it slide. If you feel compelled to respond to a mistake,
do so in a private email rather than a public forum.