Ms – DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Digital Citizenship provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in digital environments. This competitive event consists of an objective test. It aims to inspire members to learn how to navigate the digital world in a safe and responsible way.
Event Overview
Division: Middle School
Event Type: Individual
Event Category: Objective Test, 50-multiple choice questions (breakdown of question by competencies below)
Objective Test Time: 30 minutes
NACE Connections: Career & Self-Development
Equipment Competitor Must Provide: Pencil
Competencies
· Personal Security and Online Privacy
· Rights and Responsibilities
· Digital Footprint
· Internet Searches
· Copyrights
· Cyber Bullying
District
Check with your District Leader for district-specific competition information.
State
Eligibility
· FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on December 1 of the current school year.
· Members may compete in an event at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) more than once if they have not previously placed in the top ten of that event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top ten of an event at NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.
· Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
· Members must stay in an official FBLA hotel in order to compete.
· Each district may be represented by participant(s) based on the Florida FBLA scaled quota system found on the Florida FBLA website.
· Each competitor can only compete in one individual/team event and one chapter event (Annual Activities, Community Service Project).
· Each competitor must compete in all parts of an event for award eligibility.
· If competitors are late for an objective test, they may be disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled.
· Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted participate in the competitive event.
Recognition
· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 5.
Event Administration
· This event is an objective test administered at the SLC.
· No reference or study materials may be brought to the testing site.
· No calculators may be brought into the testing site.
Tie Breaker
· Ties are broken by comparing the correct number of answers to the last 10 questions on the test. If a tie remains, answers to the last 20 questions on the test will be reviewed to determine the winner. If a tie remains, the competitor who completed the test in a shorter amount of time will place higher.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
· FBLA meets the criteria specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act for all competitors with accommodations submitted through the conference registration system by the registration deadline.
Penalty Points
· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.
Electronic Devices
· All electronic devices such as cell phones and watches of any type must not be brought to the testing site.
National
Be sure to see National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/fbla-middle-level/competitive-events/
Study Guide: Competencies and Tasks
A. Personal Security and Online Privacy
1. Explain the difference between privacy and security.
2. Describe how personal privacy is compromised.
3. Explain strategies to maintain personal security.
4. Define a data breach.
5. Define a cybercriminal.
6. Define a security breach.
7. Explain a virtual private network (VPN).
8. Explain how a virtual private network is used to block internet browsers, cable companies, and internet service providers from tracking personal information.
9. Explain how VPN protects access of personal data.
10. Explain why it is important to limit information shared on social media.
11. Explain why it is important to shred personal documents before discarding them.
12. Explain why a social security number should be protected.
13. Explain how information shared by an individual can be used against them.
14. Describe strategies for safeguarding personal data and devices.
15. Explain how information that a person shares online is no longer under the person’s control.
16. Explain reasons for blocking Internet sites and cellphone numbers.
17. Describe types of personal home security.
18. Identify Internet scams.
B. Rights and Responsibilities
1. Explain the right to acknowledge how the Internet works.
2. Explain how information is accessed on the Internet.
3. Explain the responsibility of separating fact from non-fact on the Internet.
4. Explain the difference between what is content and what is advertising.
5. Explain how all individuals who use the Internet have the right to be protected from cyber bullying and harassment.
6. Explain how individuals who use the Internet have the right to protection from violence.
7. Explain how Internet users have the right to not be diminished or bullied by others in cyberspace.
8. Describe the right of individuals to participate in discussions and forums.
9. Explain the personal right to engage and interact on social media and websites.
10. Understand that individuals have the right to an opinion without fear of violence or harassment.
11. Define the right for individuals to legally seek help if they feel threatened in cyber space.
12. Explain how students have the right to go to schools, teachers, parents and authorities with concerns about online behavior
13. Explain how individuals have the right to education and information about what is available online.
14. Explain how individuals have the right to remain safe physically, mentally, and emotionally while interacting online
15. Explain how individuals have the right to post things on sites without those items being manipulated or stolen by others who claim ownership.
16. Understand the responsibility of not modifying the Internet work of others.
C. Digital Footprint
1. Define digital footprint.
2. Explain why a digital footprint is important.
3. Explain how you make a digital footprint.
4. Describe positive and negative digital footprints.
5. Explain how every email, post, photo and click you make online leaves a trail.
6. Explain how your information is gathered by advertisers, employers and companies from which you shop (Internet footprint).
7. Define how digital economy can be summed up as the entire ecosystem built from our online connectivity.
8. Explain how digital information is collected by using cookies.
9. Explain the relationship between digital footprint and specialized advertising.
10. Explain how a digital footprint can negatively affect job offers.
11. Explain the importance of thinking before posting.
12. Describe the use of Internet alerts to protect your personal digital footprint.
13. Explain how the digital footprint can be used to make a positive first impression.
14. Explain the importance of delivering a strong positive footprint.
D. Internet Searches
1. Explain the use of key terms to conduct Internet searches.
2. Explain the process for choosing the best search engine.
3. Separate facts from opinion when conducting Internet searches.
4. Understand political persuasion when conducting Internet searches.
5. Explain the importance of research backing information from Internet searches.
6. Explain rationale for selecting an Internet search engine.
7. List search engines.
8. Define parameters for selecting the best honest search engine.
9. Explain how Internet searches can be traced.
10. Explain how different search terms can result in very different websites.
11. Explain the difference between fact and opinion website searches.
E. Copyrights
1. Define copyright.
2. Define the illegal activity associated with plagiarism.
3. Explain the responsibility of knowing and obeying copyright laws.
4. Understand the consequences associated with breaking copyright laws.
5. Explain “fair use” of information
6. Explain appropriate citation of work produced by others.
7. Understand copyright laws.
8. Explain how copyright laws also involve protection of images.
9. Describe how the Internet has magnified copyright laws.
10. Describe the rights of individuals who have copyright protection.
F. Cyber Bullying
1. Define cyber bullying.
2. Explain social networking and interaction is ripe for cyber bullying.
3. Explain why individuals who use the Internet should learn the Internet lingo (netiquette).
4. Explain the reason why cyber bullies should be confronted and reported to end the offenses.
5. Describe the negative impact of cyber bullying
6. Explain why cyber bullying occurs on the Internet.
7. Describe the mental impact of cyber bullying.
8. Explain how digital law protects users of the Internet.
9. Explain how cyber bullying occurs through e-mail, social media, chatrooms, and text messages.
10. Explain how digital forums, comments, photos, posts, and content shared by individuals can often be viewed by strangers as well as acquaintances.
11. Explain how the content an individual shares online – both their personal content as well as any negative, mean, or hurtful content – creates a kind of permanent public record of their views, activities, and behavior.
12. Explain how digital devices offer an ability to immediately and continuously communicate 24 hours a day, so it can be difficult for children experiencing cyberbullying to find relief.
13. Explain how most information communicated electronically is permanent and public, if not reported and removed. A negative online reputation, including for those who bully, can impact college admissions, employment, and other areas of life
14. Explain how cyber bullying is hard to notice because teachers and parents may not overhear or see cyberbullying taking place, which makes it harder to recognize.
15. Explain the far-reaching negative effects from cyber bullying.