The 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship

9 Elements

Overview

Digital Access

digital accessAn increasing number of people believe that is it important that all citizens (local and global) have sufficient access to technology, or they may be at a disadvantage when working in the "real world". Some questions that may arise from the topic of Digital Access may include:

  • How do all citizens gain access to technology instead of few or many?
  • Whose responsibility is it to ensure access is provided and available?
  • How do students receive access to technology in appropriate learning settings at school?
  • Do those who have special needs or interests have access to the technology needed that best helps them learn?
  • Should high speed internet be considered a basic human right or human need in today's society?
  • Are those citizens (local and global) who do not have access disadvantaged in any way?

Digital Access represents: hardware, internet access as well as access to software needed for creativity, productivity and function.