ELIE- Activity 10.1

 “Digital Citizenship…Sounds Fancy, But It Actually Make Sense”

     Okay, so at first I read the title “Digital Citizenship” and my brain went, “Great. Another thing to memorize before a quiz.” Honestly, I thought it was just a boring term teachers made up to make us feel guilty for scrolling too much. But after reading the lesson, I realized—it’s not actually that bad. In fact, it kinda explains stuff I’ve been doing (and not doing) online without even knowing there was a word for it.

      So based on my understanding, a digital citizen is basically someone who knows how to behave on the internet without starting chaos. It’s like being a decent human… but with Wi-Fi. It means knowing what’s okay to post, how not to accidentally download 12 viruses, and how to avoid turning the comment section into a boxing ring.

      One key characteristic is respect. For example, when your friend posts a blurry selfie with three filters and the caption “feeling cute,” don’t roast them in the comments—even if you really want to. Just leave a like and move on. Digital citizens know that kindness is free, and so is the “scroll past” option.

      Next is responsibility. This means not trusting every website that promises a free phone. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably wants your credit card. Being responsible also means keeping your passwords stronger than your coffee and not oversharing every emotion on your status (we see you, drama posts).

      Lastly, a digital citizen is smart and informed. Like, if you see a post that says “aliens are enrolling in online classes,” maybe… check another source first? Digital citizens don’t spread fake news—they fact-check like internet detectives in pajamas.

      So yeah, digital citizenship might sound big, but it’s really just about being a good human with Wi-Fi. Not bad for something I thought would just be another “read and forget” lesson.