Q.1.1 Ribble (2011) identifies nine elements that make up digital citizenship, encompassing the issue of the use, abuse and misuse of technology. Briefly discuss these nine elements.

9 Elements of Digital Citizenship:

• Digital Access

"The full electronic participation in Society" (IIE, 2018:20). Digital Access is the use of the internet, television, mobile devices and other electronic devices that are used by the public.

• Digital Literacy

Digital literacy is a persons ability to use the internet and electronic devices to access the internet and communicate this information. To access this information you need to have an understanding of how to use search engines and computers.

• Digital Etiquette

When using the internet there is a set of rules you have to follow that are about your behavior and how you use the internet, this is your digital etiquette. You have to behave and use the internet appropriately and respectfully when using online communication.

• Digital Rights and Responsibilities

This is how people expect you to behave and the responsibilities you have when online. It is a set of rules that need to be applied when using the internet. You need to use the internet with respect of others and respect of others work. These rights apply to society, businesses, education and individuals.

• Digital Law

This is the responsibilities of your online actions that can be either ethical or unethical. This includes copyright access, privacy, security and pornography.

• Digital Security

Digital security is the precautions that are took in order to protect a persons security when online. Some of the security issues that the general public could be affected by include: scams, online stalking, identify-theft, fraud and online bullying.

• Digital Health and Wellness

This is the physical and emotion impact that technology and the internet has on our lives and our well being. If we use technology too much we can get physical injuries such as eye strain, carpel tunnel syndrome, obesity and many others. We can also get physiological issues such as internet addiction, cyber bullying and cyber stalking.

• Digital Commerce

This is the trade and selling of services and products electronically and online. 

• Digital Communication

Digital Communication is the trade of information electronically between 2 devices.

References:

IIE. 2018. Higher Certificate in Events Management - Digital Citizenship Module. Johannesburg: Independent Institute of Education.