Digital Citizenship

Basics to navigating the internet landscape as a new digital citizen

What you'll learn
Define Digital Citizenship and explore what it is exactly.
Take a look at Digital Privacy and Health as well as how your data is collected and used by the various platforms you use.
Explain how you can use Social Networking to create your brand.
Teach you how to protect your Reputation online and practice the safe use of technology in general.
And lastly understand Digital Etiquette, and why it’s just as important as etiquette in real life.
Requirements
No experience needed, just jump in!
Description
The Internet has changed the way people connect, communicate, and conduct business. The digital age has provided many benefits, but it does have some downsides. Given the sheer volume of digital information we send and receive daily, it is essential to learn basic citizenship skills.The objective of this course is to get you up and running with your digital life, and not only coping but flourishing in it.Learning Outcomes:Define Digital Citizenship and explore what it is exactly.Take a look at Digital Privacy and Health as well as how your data is collected and used by the various platforms you use.Explain how you can use Social Networking to create your brand.Teach you how to protect your Reputation online and practice the safe use of technology in general.And lastly understand Digital Etiquette, and why it’s just as important as etiquette in real life.Who is this course for:Those who are looking for a good introduction to the internet, basic security, privacy and ethical rules for navigating the internet as a new digital citizen.As a software developer and experienced digital citizen, I'll take you step by step and get you started now to with the basics of how to be a good digital citizen and navigate the internet landscape while being a safe and ethical member of the internet society.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Major Technological Advancements

Lecture 3 Objectives

Lecture 4 What is Digital Citizenship?

Lecture 5 Engaging with Others

Lecture 6 Belonging to a Community

Lecture 7 Being a Good Citizen

Lecture 8 The Golden Rule

Lecture 9 Digital Ethics Scenarios Activity

Lecture 10 Digital Privacy

Lecture 11 Data collection

Lecture 12 AI & Machine Learning

Lecture 13 Tech addiction

Lecture 14 Spot the Fake Content Activity

Lecture 15 Confirmation Bias

Lecture 16 Practical steps

Lecture 17 The Ethics and Legalities of Sharing Online

Lecture 18 The Ethics and Legalities of Being a Digital Citizen

Lecture 19 Your Digital Footprint

Lecture 20 Oversharing

Lecture 21 Networking and Personal Branding (I)

Lecture 22 Brand Questions Activity

Lecture 23 Be Yourself

Lecture 24 Social Networking

Lecture 25 Networking and Personal Branding (II)

Lecture 26 Volunteering to Help Others

Lecture 27 Develop Online Content

Lecture 28 Guard Your Reputation

Lecture 29 Digital Security and Safety (I)

Lecture 30 Enable 2-Step Verification Processes

Lecture 31 2-Factor Authentication

Lecture 32 Public Wi-Fi

Lecture 33 Public Computers

Lecture 34 Identify the potential security issues

Lecture 35 Digital Security and Safety (II)

Lecture 36 Email and Attachments

Lecture 37 Password Rules

Lecture 38 Back-Up Your Files

Lecture 39 Update Your Software

Lecture 40 Security Checklist Activity

Lecture 41 Dealing with the Darkside

Lecture 42 Bullying, Harassment and Trolling

Lecture 43 Shared Something You Shouldn’t Have

Lecture 44 Digital Etiquette (I)

Lecture 45 Topics to Avoid

Lecture 46 Speak Up, Not Out

Lecture 47 Keep Private Messages Private

Lecture 48 Improve the tone of the email

Lecture 49 Digital Etiquette (II)

Lecture 50 Information Processing

Lecture 51 Information Processing (II)

Lecture 52 Internet Boldness

Lecture 53 Permission to Share

Lecture 54 Wrapping Up

Anyone new to the internet looking to understand how to navigate the confusing world of being a "digital citizen"