Digital Citizenship and Digital Access

In this unit we were asked to research the following:

Physical Access in Digital Divide is the challenge of being able to physically access the technical universe be it the Internet or just simply a computer.

Cognitive Access in Digital Divide is lacking the skill needed to be able to work on these technical machines regardless if one has the physical access. 

these are the two dimensions that Digital Divide is divided into.

The 9 Elements:

following will be the 9 different elements that one finds in Digital Citizenship and their relevance to a) social capital, b) knowledge capital and c) human capital. 

1. Digital Access - This is the full participation in society. this in relation to Social Capital is the ability to connect to people around the world with the use of social media. In relation to Knowledge Capital it is the ability to access the Internet to gain knowledge and for educational reasons. In relation to Human Capital it is the ability to gain access to business websites.
2. Digital Commerce - This is the electronic buying and selling of products. This in relation to Social Capital is the ability to trade products and even services on line via the use of social media. In relation to Knowledge Capital it is the ability to buy books and stationery on line to to of assistance to a learner for educational reasons. In relation to Human Capital the access to a business website to be able to buy their products.
3.  Digital Communication - This is the exchange of information electronically. This in relation to Social Capital is the ability to share information on line via social media. In relation to Knowledge Capital is the ability to gain information to do research for projects and assignments for school, university and college. In relation to Human Capital this is the ability to gain information about a product on line or even for the business to gain information about their customers.
4. Digital Literacy  - This is the process of learning about technology and how to use it. This in relation to Social Capital is the ability to connect with others who can teach you about how to use technology. In relation to Knowledge Capital the ability to interact on line to learn about technology. In relation to Human Capital the ability to post video tutorials on line to help people use their products and thus educate them on how to use technology.
5. Digital Etiquette - This is the standards of electronic conduct or procedure. This in relation to Social Capital is teaching people how to use social media in a proper manner. In relation to Knowledge Capital is teaching students and even adults how to use not only social media but all forms of digital communications to remain in a proper manner. In relation to Human Capital is to ensure that there is a set standard of communication within the workplace when it comes to digital communication. 
6. Digital Law - This is the responsibility for actions and deeds performed electronically. This in relation to Social Capital is knowing that all actions on social media can be held against you if it crosses legal boundaries. In relation to Knowledge Capital is teaching people to reference work when they do assignments and other forms of research. In relation to Human Capital is the legal rights that a business has and has to adhere to when going digital.
7. Digital Rights and Responsibilities - These are known as the freedom that is extended to everyone in the digital world. This in relation to Social Capital is knowing your rights and also the responsibilities that go with these rights when using social media. In relation to Knowledge Capital it is to stay educated about ones rights and responsibilities along with being taught the difference between right and wrong. In relation to Human Capital it is the businesses rights and responsibilities regarding their digital footprint and what they do on line.
8. Digital Health and Wellness - This is the psychological and physical well-being of the digital world. This in relation to Social Capital is having restrictions on line to prevent youngsters from gaining access to things that can effect their psychological well-being along with watching what you say, post and even share on line and between private conversations as it can all somehow come right back around and haunt you. In relation to Knowledge Capital is to teach others what is right and wrong on line and how to respect themselves enough to not do something they may later regret. In relation to Human Capital is the businesses responsibility to not do things that can effect someones well-being on line. 
9. Digital Security - This is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety on line. This in relation to Social Capital is to keep all private information to yourself on line. to not share anything that can cause you legal or other problems later along the line. In relation to Knowledge Capital is to teach kids from a young age what may and may not be shared on line in order to protect them from being stalked or worse. in relation to Human Capital is the businesses responsibility to not share their customers private information.

it is important to know what Data, Information and Knowledge is when looking at the above mentioned elements.

Data: defined as a collection of information.

Information: defined as processed data.

Knowledge: defined as a compilation of information acquired through education and experience.