Social, Ethical and Legal

Responsibilities in the Use of

Technology Tools and Resources

Module 7
Lesson 1: Digital Citizenship VS. Global Citizenship

– Lesson Outcomes:

– Recognize the five tanets of global digital citizenship and the 9 elements of digital
citizenship
– Compared and contrasted one’s role as a citizenship of a community and that of the a
digital world
– Shared ways on how one can observe social, ethical, and legal responsibilities in the use of
technology tools and resources.
Summing up, a global citizen sees the world as a
community in which all people live and prosper
together. He/she understands that his/her actions
contribute to the values of the entire planet and
he/she is concerned on how he/she participates in
and contributes to the entire worlds.
A digital citizen , on the other hand, adheres to
guidelines that govern the ethical and responsible use
of technology and acts responsibly in all relationship
in all relationships interaction in the digital world.
When we mix these 2 together, it’s the perfect recipe
for the Global Digital Citizen. A global digital citizen
is a responsible, ethical citizen leveraging technology
to foster community on a global scale through
connection and compassion. The Global Digital
Citizen understands that we can govern technology
both ourselves and others. It is the citizen that views
the world as an interconnected community,
Additionally, the digital citizen realizes that we
simultaneously share technological and human
experiences regardless of the culture, status, or
political and religious beliefs.
• Digital access

Equal digital rights and electronic access is the starting point of digital citizenship.
Digital access to be available to all in the same manner that Education is made sure by
the Philippine government to be available to all citizens. Currently, on this matter, the
Republic Act 10929 was signed on July 25, 2016 requiring all public places in the
country to have free Internet access.
• Digital Commerce
Technology Users need to understand that a large share of market is being done
electronically. Nowadays people shop through different websites and even do online
transactions for banking
• Digital Communication
It is another element of digital citizenship that we seem to be embracing
wholeheartedly. Digital communication is the electronic exchange of communication
which includes, emailing, texting, instant messaging, utilizing cell phones, etc.

• Digital literacy
As digital citizens, it is our responsibility to develop and continually enhance our
technological knowledge.

• Digital etiquette

This refers to the electronic standard of conduct procedure. This is often seen as one of
the most pressing problems when dealing with digital citizenship.
•Digital law
Refers to the electronic responsibility for actions and deeds. The digital world is so
huge that there should be order, discipline, and ethical use.

• Digital Rights and Responsibilities

“ For every right, there is a corresponding duty and for every privilege, there is a
corresponding responsibility “. The privileges of digital access come along with
responsibility.

•Digital Health and Wellness

Our physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world should be a

priority.
• Digital Security

How to keep oneself secure in any community is a major

concern. If we keep our homes safe with gates and locks, we
also need to protect the information that we provide online
with privacy setting and strong password.