Promoting Digital Citizenship

Digital citizenship is the ability to navigate our digital environment in a way that it is safe and responsible while engaging in using technologies. In short, it is responsibility and ethical use of technology in one's personal and professional context of life while using internet. It's one way of learning how to make decisions on online platforms and also exercise appropriate discretion. Digital citizenship encompasses of range in which people communicate and interact with each other online, how they share information and protect their own privacy. To be able to thrive in this increasingly digital world it is important to learn about digital world or citizenship. Digital citizenships are now fostered into child or an individual to make oneself empowered and responsible for participating in a digital world, contribute towards providing information and be productive on online platforms. Digital citizenship also informs us act online, ensures interaction and also addresses 21st century skills. 

Role of a teacher in Digital Citizenship

Teachers play a crucial role in promoting digital citizenship among student be it in or out of the class. Following are some of the roles that teacher takes;
- Inform students about the roles and ethics associated with using digital technologies.
- show/ model a good online behavior using technologies while communicating with students
- integrate digital citizenship while teaching in the class. 
- provide guidance to students on using digital tools responsibly and effectively.
- create a safe and supportive online platform to establish positive learning in a classroom. 

Digital Rights and Responsibility that teacher must carry out in society

Rights
- Access to accurate information
- ensure privacy 
- enable freedom of expression
- provide platform for professional development and collaboration

Responsibility
- promote online safety
- maintain professional conduct online
- ensure equity and foster positive learning environment

My perspective on digital citizenship

In this upgrading world, I have better seen how digital platforms are creating impact on people's lives both positive and negative. While digital platforms provide us with an opportunity to share information and integrate discussion, it also has made a significant movement in leakage of personal information and violating privacy policy. At its core, it involves understanding one's rights and responsibilities in online platforms. This includes respecting the privacy and intellectual property of others, practicing online etiquette and adhering to legal and ethical guidelines governing digital content and interaction.