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Question 9: Digital Commerce

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Digital Commerce: 1.   Business-to-Business (B2B)  model:  Business -to- business  ( B2B ) refers to a situation where one  business  makes a commercial transaction with another. This typically occurs when: A  business  is sourcing materials for their production process. 2.  Business-to-Consumer (B2C) model:  Business  to consumer ( B2C ) is  business  or transactions conducted directly between a  company  and the consumers who are the end-users of its products or services.  3. Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) model:  C ustomer-to-customer, or consumer-to-consumer, is a  business model  that facilitates the transaction of products or services between customers. 4.  Customer-to- Business  ( C2B ) model:  Sometimes known as Consumer to  Business , is the most recent E-Commerce  business model . In this  model , individual customers offer to sell...

Question 8: Digital Health and Well Being

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Digital Health and Well Being:

Question 7: Digital Security

Online Activity: Hazards of Online Activity: 1. Pornography: Warping the minds of youth. 2. Cyberbullying: The mean way kids treat each other online 3. Gaming: More risks of exposure to sexual media and interactions 4. Sexting: The unsafe ‘safe sex’ 5. Social Networks: Redefining privacy. 6. Identity Thieves 7. YouTube: 'Broadcast yourself' culture means anything goes. 8. Predators: Those seeking to ensnare children. Guidelines on Online Safety: 1.  Use a screen name instead of your real name. 2.  Do not post inappropriate pictures or other content.  3.  Do not download pictures or any other files from an unknown source. 4.  Never trade personal photographs online or by email. 5.  If a stranger is rude or asks you personal questions, cut off all contact.  6.  Never share personal information, such as addresses, phone numbers, campus names, or locations. 7.  Do not reply to inappropriate e-mails or message...

Question 6: Digital Law

Digital law: Q.6.1. Digital Socialisation: On the Internet socialisation refers to the way that people communicate and the methods that they use to do so. Socialisation describes the customs, languages and quirks unique to a particular culture. The internet involves millions of people from different countries and backgrounds has developed some culture and quirks of its own. Social media tools can help create a more dynamic community of practice and provide an ongoing and searchable conversation to benefit others. To successfully introduce social media into a community of practice within an organization, there are several factors that need to be addressed and questions to be asked. 1. Social media is an important catalyst to education Spending too much time on social media can distract children from their studies but the group found that many schools around the world also recognize that social media assists informal learning and maybe a primary means of education in s...

Question 5: Digital Rights and Responsibilities: Digital Bill of Rights

Digital Bill of Rights: 1. Freedom: Digital citizens have a right to a free, uncensored internet. 2.  Participation: Digital citizens have a right to peaceably participate where and how they choose on the internet. 3.  Association: Digital citizens have a right to freely associate on the internet. 4.  Equality: All digital citizens are created equal on the internet. 5. Sharing: Digital citizens have a right to freely share their ideas, lawful discoveries and opinions on the internet. 6. Accessibility: Digital citizens have a right to access the internet equally, regardless of who they are or where they are 7. Privacy: Digital citizens have a right to privacy on the internet. 8. Openness:  Digital citizens have a right to an open, unobstructed internet. 9. Property: Digital citizens have a right to benefit from what they create, and be secure in their intellectual property on the internet 10.  Creativ...

Question 4: Digital Etiquette

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Digital Etiquette: Is the standards of conduct expected by other digital technology users. Examples of Inappropriate Digital Etiquette Using communication devises for non-class related issues during class time Speaking or texting on the cell phone while driving Carrying on loud cell phone conversations in crowded areas or at public performances Texting while carrying on conversations Using camera phones inappropriately Using technology for bullying or like  behaviours Unwillingness to share public technology Punishment for failure to adhere to netiquette principles  Verbal and written warnings. In major cases suspensions or if the crime Is of a legal standard could lead to legal actions on the individual  Petty crimes against the principles will lead to bans for a period of time If further failure to adhere to the principles, disciplinary hearings is organised. Enforcement of Concepts and Consequences: The main supervisor with...

Question 3: Digital Communication and Fluencies: Napalm Girl

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Napalm Girl: I don't believe that the image is appropriate especially in the context of the time it took place in. The media was trying to justify the fact that war at the time was at an all time low and dissipated state. It may have depicted the 'Napalm Girl' in immoral context but may have opened peoples view of what actually happened in the war. Many believe that she in fact saved and helped to end the war. Although the picture may have helped end the war it may have also had a serious negative impact for the little girl as she would forever be known as the naked napalm girl and she would never be able to erase that image from her digital footprint as it is engraved forever. With communicating and digital access one must be responsible and aware of what you are engaged in, comment or post online as it will have consequences and it must be used with respect.  The Collaboration Fluency: The picture contributed to the collaboration of different people and peace a...