Digital Access: full electronic participation in society–allowing all technology users to participate fully in a digital society if they choose. Educators can help students understand this topic by identifying what technology tools are available at school as well as in the student’s homes. Then discuss how these tools can help students in the classroom.

Digital Literacy: process of teaching and learning about technology and the use of technology–learning about and teaching others how to use digital technologies appropriately. Provide explanations on how to use the technology tools in the classroom. Do not assume that all students are familiar with them or know how to use them appropriately. Also, take advantage of any opportunity for a “flipped classroom” moment, where students may be able to support the teacher as well as other students in the classroom.

Digital Rights and Responsibilities: those requirements and freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world–protecting the digital rights of others while defending individual rights. Help students to see that technology provides many privileges; and to keep those privileges, students need to facilitate their own and others’ use of technology in an appropriate manner.

Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods–providing the knowledge and protection to buy and sell in a digital world. Help students identify safe websites when providing sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, by looking for https: or a lock on the URL bar or in the bottom corner of a webpage. Have students talk with their parents to identify safe sites if they purchase items online.

Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure–being considerate of others when using digital technologies. Explain that technology use is often personal, but its use can affect others (e.g., talking loudly on a cell phone around others). Allow students to provide experiences they have had with technology and discuss how situations might have been handled better.

Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information–understanding the options of the digital communication methods and when they are appropriate. Help students understand when different tools might be most effective, such as using e-mail for more formal communication and tweeting for casual conversations with friends.

Digital Law: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds–having an awareness of laws (rules, policies) that govern the use of digital technologies. Discuss with students the technology rules that are in the school as well as in their homes. Have them explain why these rules are necessary.

Digital Security (self-protection): electronic precautions to guarantee safety–protecting personal information while taking precautions to protect others’ data as well. Provide examples of not sharing and protecting information online; define how much information may be too much.

Digital Health and Wellness: physical and psychological well-being in a digital technology world–understanding the risks (both physically and psychologically) that may accompany the use of digital technologies. Identify with students how much technology may be too much (e.g., sitting for long periods of time, eye strain) and how they can balance its use with other activities.