Module 7: Social, Ethical & Legal
Responsibilities in the Use of Technology Tools
& Resources
1. Digital Citizenship vs. Global Citizenship 📍
a. Digital Citizenship vs. Global Citizenship
Feature Digital Citizenship Global Citizenship
Awareness of the broader
Responsible, ethical, and safe use
world and one's role in the
Focus of technology and the internet (the
global community (societal,
digital world).
economic, environmental).
Concerns local-to-global
Primarily concerns online
actions addressing social
Scope behavior, security, rights, and
justice, human rights, and
access to technology.
sustainability.
A digital citizen is responsible
online; this responsibility often A global citizen uses technology
Overlap involves being a global citizen (e.g., responsibly to achieve global
using digital tools to advocate for goals.
human rights).
b. Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship
These elements guide how technology users should act, interact, and transact in the
digital world (Ribble & Bailey):
1. Digital Access: Full electronic participation in society (addressing the "digital
divide").
2. Digital Commerce: Electronic buying and selling of goods (safe, ethical
transactions).
3. Digital Communication: Electronic exchange of information (knowing
appropriate mediums).
4. Digital Literacy: The process of teaching and learning about technology.
5. Digital Etiquette: Standards of conduct or procedure (respectful online
behavior).
6. Digital Law: Electronic responsibility for actions and deeds (legal adherence).
7. Digital Rights & Responsibilities: The rights and freedoms afforded to all
digital citizens.
8. Digital Health & Wellness: Physical and psychological well-being in a digital
world (e.g., ergonomics, balancing screen time).
9. Digital Security: Electronic precautions to guarantee safety (e.g., virus
protection, strong passwords).
c. Five Tenets of Global Citizenship
The five tenets (or pillars/qualities) emphasize a mindset for acting responsibly within
the world community:
1. Personal Responsibilities: Managing one's ethical boundaries and personal
well-being.
2. Global Citizenship: Understanding and contributing to the wider world
community.
3. Digital Citizenship: Adhering to the ethical and responsible use of technology
(the overlap).
4. Altruistic Service: Selfless concern for the well-being of others and acting with
charity/goodwill.
5. Environmental Stewardship: Conscientious use and preservation of Earth's
resources.
2. Netizenship and Netiquette for Online Communities 📍
Concept Definition Focus
The state or status of being a netizen Status/Role of the user
Netizenship (an active, involved, and knowledgeable in the online
citizen of the internet). community.
Netiquette A portmanteau of "Internet" and Behavioral Guidelines
"etiquette"; the set of rules of conduct for polite and respectful
for acceptable behavior when interaction.
Concept Definition Focus
communicating online.
Netiquette Guidelines (Key Principles):
Be Respectful: Remember there is a human being on the other side.
Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life.
Know where you are in cyberspace (e.g., professional communication differs
from casual social media).
Respect others' time and bandwidth (e.g., keep messages brief and relevant).
Share expert knowledge and avoid spamming.
3. Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright, and
Plagiarism
This addresses the legal and ethical ownership of digital creations.
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): The legal rights protecting human creations
(e.g., patents, trademarks, and copyright).
Copyright: A specific IPR that gives the creator exclusive rights to reproduce,
distribute, and modify their original work (e.g., a digital photo, software code, or
article).
Violation: Copyright Infringement (a legal offense) occurs when
you use the work without permission, unless it falls under Fair
Use/Fair Dealing.
o Plagiarism: An ethical/academic offense of presenting someone else's
work or ideas as your own without proper citation or attribution
(stealing the credit).
This video provides an overview of the nine elements of digital citizenship, which is one
of the key topics in your module.
What Are The 9 Elements Of Digital Citizenship?
Module 7: Social, Ethical & Legal Responsibilities in the Use of Technology Tools & Resources
1. Digital Citizenship vs. Global Citizenship 📍 kilap
a. Nine Elements of digital citizenship. 📍 delos reyes
b. Five tenets of global citizenship. 📍 maricel
2. Nitizenship and Netiquette for Online Communities
sNetizenship vs. Netiquette & Netiquette Guidelines 📍 Casakit
3. Intellectual Property Rights on the Development and Use of Digital Materials Copyright
Plagiarism.