Participate 4 - Digital Rights and Responsibilities



Plan for Protecting the Digital Rights and Responsibilities within a DLC

Digital citizenship is so much more than just being safe and making good decisions online. Online learners should endeavor to make their community better through the use of technology. When interacting online, it is vital to engage respectfully (even with those with differing beliefs). Digital citizens have the ability to have their voice heard by public leaders and can make an impact in the creation of public policy. The most crucial part of being a good digital citizen is to always triple check the validity of online sources of information.

These Do and Don'ts lists are a great reference for online behavior. 

Digital Rights:

  • Freedom of expression
  • Privacy
  • Credit for personal works
  • Digital access
  • Our identity 


Digital Responsibilities:
  • Report bullying, harassing, sexting, or identity theft
  • Cite works used for resources and researching
  • Download music, videos, and other material legally
  • Model and teach student expectations of technology use
  • Keep data/information safe from hackers
  • No falsifying our identity in any way

We can only guarantee access to a safe online environment if all stakeholders understand their personal role in being a digital citizen. The collaborative creation of roles, responsibilities, and expectations can help ensure everyone is on the same page. People should feel free to post content without fear of being mocked or disrespected. Digital citizens should endeavor to only post accurate information from reputable sources. Being upfront about digital rights and responsibilities will clear many misconceptions. Moderators or facilitators of an online community should also frequently revisit these lists to reinforce them, especially if there has been a violation or change to any of the items on the list.

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