Digital citizenship and digital access
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 two dimension that digital divide is divide into.
The following will be the 9 elements that one finds in digital citizenship and their relevance to a social, knowledge capital and human capital
Digital access 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.
Digital commerce this is the electronic buying and selling of product. This in relation to social capital is the ability to trade products and even services online via the use of social media. In relation to knowledge capital it is the ability to buy books and stationery online to assistance to a learner for educational reasons. In relation to human capital is to access to a business website to be able to buy their product.
Digital communication this is the exchange of information electronically. Social capital is the ability to share information online via social media. Knowledge capital is the ability to gain information to do research for projects and assignment for school, university and colleges. Human capital this is the ability to gain information about a product online or even for the business to gain information about their customers.
Digital literacy this is the process of learning about technology and how to use it. Social capital is the ability to connect with others who can teach you about how to use technology. Knowledge capital is the ability to interact online to learn about technology. Human capital is the ability to post video tutorial online to help people use their products and thus educate them on how to use technology.
Digital etiquette this is the standard of electronic conducts 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.
Digital law this is the responsibility for actions and deeds performed electronically. This in relation to social capital is to know that 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.
Digital right and responsibilities these are known as the freedom that is extended to everyone in the digital world. This in social is to knowing your rights and 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 online.
Digital health and wellness this is the psychological and physical well-being of the digital world. This is having restrictions on line to prevent youngsters from gaining access to things that can affect their psychological well-being along with watching what you say , post and even share online and between private conversation as it can all somehow come right back around and haunt you. In relation to knowledge capital is to teach other what is right and wrong online 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 affect someone’s well-being online.
Digital security this is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety online. This in relation to social capital is to keep all private information to yourself online. To not share anything that can cause you legal or other problems later along the online. In relation to knowledge capital is to teach kids from a young age what may and may not be shared online in order to protect them from being stalked or worse. In relation to human capital is the businesses responsibility to not share their customer’s 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 and experience.
South Africa is a developing country and therefore faces education issues. Schooling is vital for knowledge to be obtained. Not all South Africans have the knowledge required to perform certain functions and tasks
Social capital. (n.d.).Collins English Dictionary-complete & Unabridged 10th Edition. Retried April 14, 2015 from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.refernce.com/browser/social capital
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 two dimension that digital divide is divide into.
The following will be the 9 elements that one finds in digital citizenship and their relevance to a social, knowledge capital and human capital
Digital access 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.
Digital commerce this is the electronic buying and selling of product. This in relation to social capital is the ability to trade products and even services online via the use of social media. In relation to knowledge capital it is the ability to buy books and stationery online to assistance to a learner for educational reasons. In relation to human capital is to access to a business website to be able to buy their product.
Digital communication this is the exchange of information electronically. Social capital is the ability to share information online via social media. Knowledge capital is the ability to gain information to do research for projects and assignment for school, university and colleges. Human capital this is the ability to gain information about a product online or even for the business to gain information about their customers.
Digital literacy this is the process of learning about technology and how to use it. Social capital is the ability to connect with others who can teach you about how to use technology. Knowledge capital is the ability to interact online to learn about technology. Human capital is the ability to post video tutorial online to help people use their products and thus educate them on how to use technology.
Digital etiquette this is the standard of electronic conducts 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.
Digital law this is the responsibility for actions and deeds performed electronically. This in relation to social capital is to know that 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.
Digital right and responsibilities these are known as the freedom that is extended to everyone in the digital world. This in social is to knowing your rights and 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 online.
Digital health and wellness this is the psychological and physical well-being of the digital world. This is having restrictions on line to prevent youngsters from gaining access to things that can affect their psychological well-being along with watching what you say , post and even share online and between private conversation as it can all somehow come right back around and haunt you. In relation to knowledge capital is to teach other what is right and wrong online 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 affect someone’s well-being online.
Digital security this is the electronic precautions to guarantee safety online. This in relation to social capital is to keep all private information to yourself online. To not share anything that can cause you legal or other problems later along the online. In relation to knowledge capital is to teach kids from a young age what may and may not be shared online in order to protect them from being stalked or worse. In relation to human capital is the businesses responsibility to not share their customer’s 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 and experience.
South Africa is a developing country and therefore faces education issues. Schooling is vital for knowledge to be obtained. Not all South Africans have the knowledge required to perform certain functions and tasks
Social capital. (n.d.).Collins English Dictionary-complete & Unabridged 10th Edition. Retried April 14, 2015 from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.refernce.com/browser/social capital
