Digital Citizenship

Learning Objectives
Textbook
1. Define Digital Citizenship
2. Explain the nine elements of digital citizenship.
3. Give examples of how digital citizenship concepts can be applied in all populations.
4. Explain why access to all populations is not equitable. 
5. Discuss how overuse of technology can lead to emotional and physical ailments. 
​6. Contrast the communication styles of Americans pre and post internet access. 
7. Explain the difficulties in defending intellectual property online. 
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Digital Citizenship
In the book, Digital Citizenship In Schools, 3rd edition,  M. Ribble (2015) describes the concept of digital citizenship. In order to be a member of a digital society all users must know the laws and customs of the society. In order for this to occur, Ribble argues that students need to be taught the nine elements of digital citizenship from early grade school onward. 
Physicians using the computer
Ribble (2015) identifies and describes the nine elements of digital citizenship as:
1. Digital Access
2. Digital Commerce
3. Digital Communication
4. Digital Literacy
5. Digital Etiquette
6. Digital Law
7. Digital Rights and Responsibilities
8. Digital Health and Wellness
​9. Digital Secuirty
Discipline targeted with the workshop
This workshop is targeted toward medical professionals. It will discuss the nine elements of digital citizenship in terms of patient care, electronic medical records, the health care protection portability act (HIPPA) and maintaining a professional image online. 
References
​Ribble, M. (2015). Digital citizenship in schools: Nine elements all students should know. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology In Education