Q.2.1 (Info graphic about the characteristics of a digital citizen )

(Dunn, 2014).

Info graphic link – https://infograph.venngage.com/edit/199547a5-8585-4c33-a0a0-7b2ab59fda4d

Q.2.2

(Could digital footprints become a problem)

What are digital footprints?

Digital footprints are the trails/traces or footprints that people leave behind on the internet, such as information transmitted online like emails, attachments, videos being uploaded, or any other forms of transmission of information online (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.51).

Do I think it will become a problem?

Well to a certain degree yes, because it is all our personal information that people such as hackers can either track or can also be a case of cyber-bullying where people can access this information that you’ve posted and use to their advantage, etc.

Although my view is there are positives and negatives to digital footprints and that only to a certain degree digital footprint can become a problem, because it is our responsibility/duty to know what trail we are leaving behind or what repercussions we may face if we are not careful which may lead to more serious underlying issues. So, it is the way we aim to use the internet whether that be for bad (sexting, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, etc.) or good (e.g. Creating content online that educates and teaches people about certain aspects.

Introduction:

Technology in general has influenced many aspects in society today. Digital citizenship is our developing norms of responsible and increased technology use online or on various social networks. This task includes all those aspects such as the 9 elements that make up digital citizenship, characteristics of a digital citizen, how digital citizens can build and enhance social capital, as well as the digital footprints, the fluencies we need to master in order to go beyond being digitally literate to being digital citizens and many more aspects.

Question1:

Q.1.1

(9 Elements)

• 1) Digital Access
• It is an element that focuses on the ability to participate in digital society, including access to technological tools such as the internet, computers as well as other elements that provide internet access and full participation (Digital Citizenship, 2018).
• Digital access, what is known as ‘’The full electronic participation in Society’’. With some benefits there are also issues surrounding access such as digital divide in socio-economic, infrastructure, content, gender, skills and universal access (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.21-23).

• 2)Digital Literacy
• It is the ability to communicate technologies to use information that requires technical and cognitive skills to create, find, and communicate information (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2019: p.35).
• It is the ability to know how computers, internet, websites and search engines work (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.34).

• 3)Digital Rights & Responsibilities
• As digital citizens we have the right to privacy, freedom of expression and freedom to use all different types of technology platforms while having the responsibility to use these platforms in a way that does not harm anyone else (DFerris, 2019).
• So, it is our duty to respect others online and abide by the policies (for example; By reporting cyber bullying and harassment, or to cite any work used for research and resource purposes) (DFerris, 2019).
• 4)Digital Commerce
• As known as “electronic selling of goods and services” through digital channels (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.143).
• It enables customers to purchase goods and services through a self-capable or self-service channel (Gartner IT Glossary, 2019).
• 5)Digital Etiquette
• Is the good principles or basic set of rules relating to behaviour that needs to be adhered to which then ultimately ensures the internet is better for all internet users. It is all the good manner aspects when coming to emails, blogs, and all the other social networking sites (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.78).
• 6)Digital Health & Wellness
• The definition of this element is psychological and physical wellbeing or impacts in a technological world (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.131).
• Physical symptoms of overuse of technology and the internet include repetitive strain injury syndrome (tennis elbow, trigger finger), eye strain, obesity, blurred vision, neck and back pain, etc. The psychological symptoms include addiction, cyber bullying, cyber stalking, etc. (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.131-135).
• 7)Digital Communication
• Digital communication is the electronic exchange of information (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.56)
• The different types of communication forms are internet and email, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol – such as Skype), cell phones, instant messaging, social media, blogs and internet forums, etc. (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p. 55-59).
• 8)Digital Law
• Is the electronic responsibility for the actions or deeds of someone or a business which are either unethical or ethical (copyright access and infringement, privacy and security) according to the policies and legal issues (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p. 96-97).
• 9)Digital Security
• This element enables or ensures the ability to use information systems and digital information without the disruption or interference, data collection or unauthorised access, as it is the electronic precautions to ensure digital safety (The IIE, DIGC5110. 2015: p.113).

Q.1.2

(How a digital citizen can build and enhance social capital)

Social capital is the networks of relationships (networks such as social networks, family networks, former colleague networks, etc.) or shared norms and values whereby people who work and live in particular society, function effectively (What is Social Capital, 2019).

Therefore, it is essential for us digital citizens to make use of the benefits social networks and social platforms has to offer in terms of sharing as well as processing information in the work place or even developing digital citizens socially. That is why it is essential to make use of all these networks and platforms to enhance and build our social capital and create a sense of worth amongst the people that are all connected socially and on the internet.

The communication aspect comes into play when using platforms as platforms can help increase social capital by communicating about certain products, services or even to build a connection.

Which in the end ultimately builds social capital and benefits the citizen whether that be through selling the product, creating a connection or even creating a bond/trust with that certain individual or relationship network, which in the end ultimately creates a sense of trust and enhances social capital between whomever.

Q.1.3

(Linkedin Account Link) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-joseph-b21353193/

http://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-joseph-b21353193

Message

Listening to the speaker in the video quoting what Pogba had said as the guy does the voice over and the feedback he had given, filtering out the ‘noise’ (music), focusing more on the subtitles and voice over in the actual video

Verbalise

To summarize what the speaker of the video entailed about what Pogba had spoken about was that Pogba himself took the racist remarks bravely and had discussed that there is a need for change in the racism in football and that he was not the first to be targeted by these racist remarks.

Verify

To swiftly state the facts was that Pogba had said that he was not the only person that was targeted by the racist comments on social media , but players like Raheem Sterling, Moise Kean and Malcolm also being put in these categories according to sources of ”Oh my Goal” regarding them being ill treated and put under threats and being called certain things are all facts that I’ve found reliable sources to.

Medium

The medium of the message was through a platform called ”YouTube” which is very well known and is reliable in terms of relevant info needed to be searched as well as accredited sources, and the physical delivery was n my opinion the best way to deliver a message as it holds intense music, factual statements, voice overlay and videos/images to back the info up

Form

The form was rather cool and collected with relevant info and a controversial topic well discussed and put out in terms of factual statements with the right pictures/videos and relevancy making the viewer stay to watch throughout

Flow

Started off subtle and to draw the viewer in with more aggressive topics being discussed and was not very long so was easy to find the relevant info and encouraged the viewer to stay in terms of facts being discussed knowing it was from reliable sources.

Alignment

The intended audience got what they were looking for in terms of seeing racism in a sporting context in football and how Pogba had faces those comments with the voice overlay telling us what he said, with other relevant topics being mentioned to support the statements as well as a good length of the video and not too long.

Divide in Facilities

The area in which I stay is very developed in terms of infrastructure and provision of public services. There are a fair amount of buildings such as hospitals, schools and malls that benefit the public. It has every aspect in terms of what a suburban area should have. However a few more parks and outdoor facilities could be implemented.

Socio-Economic Divide (Internet)

The access to the internet or WiFi is very regular and people use it always to communicate on social media platforms whether that be in the comfort of their homes as opposed to the new fiber cables being installed or even in an internet cafe which are provided around Sandton which just shows how developed the area is in terms of the internet facilities and ease of access to the internet in general.

Digital Divide in Content

The information is easily accessible due to many things provided to the public in the area and the fact that there is stable connections to work from in terms of accessing the internet and searching for information.

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