A digital citizen is a confident and capable user of static and mobile communication devices approaching use with balance and understanding of use.

The user utilizes technologies to participate in educational, social, and cultural activities, as well as personal entertainment and online activities.

A digital citizen engages and develops critical thinking skills online learning how to navigate the numerous options for informational content.

A digital citizen is aware of the communication challenges that exist from mediated forms of communication and can manage them effectively.

A digital citizen engages others online in a positive, meaningful way and learns how to challenge conversation in a productive manner without agitation.

A digital citizen demonstrates honest, transparent user habits and approaches online communication with ethics and integrity. A digital citizen respects the concepts of digital privacy and freedom of speech in a digital world – recognizing that geographic borders do not play specific roles in the boundaries of communication online.

The online communicator contributes and actively promotes the values of digital citizenship.