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What is cybercitizenship?
Everyone who interacts online is a citizen of
cyberspace. As young people learn to navigate cyberspace in increasingly complex
ways, it is imperative to teach them the tools of good
cybercitizenship. Cybercitizenship is more than just having the
technical capacity to use technology. It also includes having the skills to critically
evaluate material found online, protect personal or identifying information,
practice courteous and responsible behaviour towards other cybercitizens, and
manage potentially risky or dangerous situations. In this way, young people are
better equipped to maximise the benefits and minimise the risks of technology
use.
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