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Digital Citizenship


Digital Citizenship

Power Skills | Career Development


About This Course

As our lives are lived more and more online we all need to translate our social skills into the virtual world. Digital Citizenship allows us to connect, collaborate, and share by using technology appropriately. In-person meetings are on the decline which makes it necessary to engage people digitally. Being a good digital citizen means you have a set of skills to work in the digital world. Module One: Getting Started Module Two: What Is Digital Citizenship? What is Digital Engaging with Others It’s a Moving Target Belonging to a Community Module Three: Being a Good Citizen Build it Up Real World Influences Using Technology Appropriately The Golden Rule Module Four: Best Practices for Sharing Digital Footprints Personal and Work Lives Stop and Think Before You Post Do Not Overshare Module Five: Networking and Personal Branding (I) Personal Branding Be Yourself (online and off) Social Networking If you Share it, Expect Everyone to See It Module Six: Networking and Personal Branding (II) Introduce Colleagues Volunteer to Help Others Blog Guard Your Reputation Module Seven: Digital Security and Safety (I) Don’t Trust Anyone You Don’t Know Enable 2-Step Verifications Public Wi-Fi Public Computers Module Eight: Digital Security and Safety (II) Email and Attachments Password Rules Back-Up your Files Update Your Software Module Nine: Dealing With The Dark Side See it, Report it Bullying and Harassment Trolling Shared Something You Shouldn’t Have? Module Ten: Digital Etiquette (I) Respect and Tone Speak Up, Not Out Topics To Avoid Keep Private Messages Private Module Eleven: Digital Etiquette (II) Educate Yourself Information Processing Internet Boldness Permission to Share Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Duration: 1-2 day in-house workshop with an expert trainer, dependent on your needs (in-person or online)


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Quotations: Quotes are valid for 30 days only. Payments: Payments are due within 30 days from the invoice date if you have an approved account with ht+a, alternately according to any written agreement between ht+a and the Customer, failing which payment is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice. Confirmation: Delegate placements on public courses or scheduling of in-house courses will only be confirmed once payment, an approved purchase order or a signed quotation/agreement is received. All Events: It is the customer's responsibility to ensure they have a stable and active internet connection with suitable equipment (computer or smartphone) to join video calls (where applicable) and access course materials and tests. ht+a's sustainability policy includes not providing printed course materials, including for in-person events, however, customers may choose to print their course materials if desired. In-Person Public Events: The course fee includes the event venue, coffee, refreshments, and lunch. It does not include hotel rooms or travel expenses. ht+a will share the discounted group rate for hotel accommodation with you when available and recommends booking between 2 and 3 weeks prior to each event for rates and flexibility. ht+a is not liable for travel expense losses due to cancellation by either party, weather, flight delays, or other unforeseen circumstances. In-Person In-House Events: Pricing assumes the training will take place at the client's location and ht+a will not provide any catering. The Client will ensure that the training room will be equipped with all necessary tools including flip charts, markers, video projectors/screens, and appropriate furnishings. Publications: The price for certain courses includes the official VDA QMC publication and shipping thereof. Please note that additional local customs or delivery fees are for the customer's account and ht+a will not be responsible for these fees. Certificates: Certificates for VDA QMC courses will only be issued once full payment is received. Certificates for ht+a courses will be automatically issued upon completion of course requirements.

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