Week 5: Digital Citizenship

It is very important to be a good digital citizen when using the internet, social media sites such as facebook, twitter and myspace, and even emails. A good digital citizen should  be respectful and use common sense when communicating online. To be a good digital citizen one must be sure to only post information that belongs to them. Anytime information is borrowed from an outside source it must correctly cited to give credit to the source for the information. Do not post any information that uses rude language and always identify yourself. Being a good digital citizen helps protect  all who use the internet. Since the internet can be a very dangerous place and includes viruses, cyberbulling, cyberstalking, and identity theft it is important that everyone practices being a good digital citizen.

It is also very important to have a good digital reputation to protect yourself. Things that are posed on the web can be very conflicting if not posted cautiously.  Everything that is posted on the internet will always remain there. The is a saying that I like to use that goes "Think before you post". If it is something that could potentially cause problems in the future I would suggest that it not be posted. One must consider all angles before posting something that may cause damage to their reputation or damage someone else's reputation. Many employers are researching social media sites to get information about prospective employees. A good digital reputation is good for everyone!

For additional information on digital citizenship please visit this  digital citizenship presentation.