Ms – DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Digital Citizenship challenges members to demonstrate their understanding of safe, ethical, and responsible behavior in digital environments through an objective test. This event encourages members to build the skills needed to navigate the online world with confidence and integrity.

 

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
Educational Alignments

Items Competitor Must Provide: Sharpened Pencil, Fully powered device for online testing, Conference-provided nametag, Attire that meets the Florida FBLA Dress Code.

 Items FBLA Provides: One piece of scratch paper per competitor, internet acces, test login information

 Knowledge Areas

 ·        Digital Footprint and Online Reputation
·         Information and Media Literacy
·         Interpersonal Skills
·         Digital Ethics
·         Privacy and Cyber-Safety

Test questions are based on the knowledge areas and objectives outlined for this event. Detailed objectives can be found in the study guide included in these guidelines.

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 (or earlier date specified by District Director) 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 the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel(s) 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 to 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 4.

·         Results announced at the State Leadership Conference are considered official and will not be changed after the conclusion of the State Leadership Conference.

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.

Scoring

·         Each correct answer is worth one point.
·         No points are deducted for incorrect answers.
·         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

·         Unless approved as part of a documented accommodation, all cell phones, watches of any type, electronic devices, and headphones must be turned off and stored away before the competition begins. Visible devices during the event will be considered a violation of the FBLA Honor Code.

National

If you are competing on the National level, be sure to see National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/fbla-middle-level/competitive-events/


Study Guide: Knowledge Areas and Objectives

Digital Footprint and Online Reputation (10 items)  

  • Describe the impact of a person’s social media brand on the achievement of organizational objectives (CO:205) (CS)  

  • Distinguish between using social media for business and personal purposes (CO:206) (CS)  

  • Describe the responsible use of social media  

  • Assess risks of personal decisions (EI:091, LAP-EI-091) (PQ)  

  • Take responsibility for decisions and actions (EI:075, LAP-EI-075) (PQ)  

 

Information and Media Literacy (10 items)  

  • Evaluate quality and source of information (NF:079) (CS)  

  • Draw conclusions based on information analysis (NF:278) (CS)  

  • Demonstrate basic web-search skills (NF:006) (PQ)  

  • Obtain needed information efficiently (NF:078) (CS)  

  • Describe the scope of the internet (NF:086) (PQ)  

  • Explain ethical considerations in providing information (EI:038, LAP-EI-038) (SP)  

  • Discuss basic media literacy skills (e.g., locating credible sources, creating responsible content, identifying misinformation)  

 

Interpersonal Skills (10 items)  

  • Demonstrate self-control (EI:025, LAP-EI-025) (PQ)  

  • Exhibit cultural sensitivity (EI:033, LAP-EI-033) (CS)  

  • Demonstrate collaborative/groupware applications (NF:011) (CS)  

  • Identify ways that technology impacts business (NF:003, LAP-NF-003) (PQ)  

  • Demonstrate responsible behavior (EI:021, LAP-EI-021) (PQ)  

  • Digital Ethics (10 items)  

  • Describe the nature of ethics (EI:123, LAP-EI-123) (CS)  

  • Explain reasons for ethical dilemmas (EI:124, LAP-EI-124) (CS)  

  • Recognize and respond to ethical dilemmas (EI:125, LAP-EI-125) (CS)  

  • Discuss ethical considerations in online environments  

  • Demonstrate honesty and integrity (EI:022, LAP-EI-138) (PQ)  

  • Demonstrate ethical work habits (EI:004, LAP-EI-004) (PQ)  

 

Privacy and Cyber-Safety (10 items)  

  • Respect the privacy of others (EI:029) (PQ)  

  • Maintain the confidentiality of others (EI:103) (CS)  

  • Adhere to company protocols and policies (PD:250, LAP-PD-250) (CS)  

  • Follow rules of conduct (PD:251, LAP-PD-251) (CS)  

  • Discuss the nature of information management (NF:110, LAP-NF-110) (CS)  

  • Describe basic digital security measures (e.g., passwords, authentication, VPNs)  

  • Identify common scams and attacks (e.g., phishing, scam emails, viruses)