Digital Citizenship

What is digital citizenship?

• The skills and knowledge needed to use technology

• Being safe online

• Being responsible online

• An ID card

Answer explanation

Correct! Digital citizen involves digital literacy skills and knowing how to stay safe and be respectful online.

What is netiquette?

• A website

• Being funny online

• Rules that encourage politeness and respectful behaviour online

Answer explanation

That's right! Netiquette is a combination of the words 'net' (the internet) and 'etiquette' (politeness'.

What are the netiquette rules?

• 1. No burping, no slurping and no internet surfing.

• Respect, positivity and communication.

• Be mean to people, use CAPITAL LETTERS all the time and never use emoticons.

Answer explanation

Netiquette is about being respectful online and remembering that there is a real person on the other end of the phone that can be hurt by your actions.

How do we stay safe online?

• Be careful what you post

• Protect your passwords and make them strong

• Report any inappropriate behaviour

• Be friends with everyone you know

Answer explanation

These two options are great ways of staying safe online. There are many other ways to stay safe, and if you ever forget any, revisit the government eSafety site for a refresh.

What is a digital footprint?

• When you walk while holding your phone

• Stepping into a computer lab

• The trail of data you leave when you use the internet

Answer explanation

Perfect! Always make sure you're aware of what you post and be netiquette.

How long do things exist online?

• Forever

• Not long

• When you delete them

Answer explanation

Yes! Always remember that what you post online is always traceable by somebody.

What is copyright?

• Laws that help creators have control over their content

• When you copy something correctly

• Owning content

Answer explanation

Excellent! When something is created, the creator has automatic rights to its use. Always make sure to ask permission before using other's work, or look for resources that have creative commons.

How should you deal with inappropriate behaviour online?

• Talk to an adult

• Report on the eSafety website

• Argue with them

Answer explanation

Great job! You should never try to handle tricky situations on your own, as things can get out of hand very quickly.