Smart Footprint
Smart learners are creating a positive digital footprint
Think about how you advertise yourself online
Remember it will be there forever
Share content that you and your whānau will be proud of
Understand the difference between private and public information
Whenever and wherever we share online it's personal, visible and amplified. It is personal because we are sharing information about ourselves. Creating a positive digital footprint means learning to make smart decisions about what personal information we share and what personal information we keep private. If you're not sure check with your teacher or a trusted adult or keep it private.
What do the words in the glossary mean and how do they relate to your digital footprint? See how many of these words can you include in your digital learning objects?
Create a poster using a new Google Doc or Google Draw to explain to people what a Smart Footprint is. Use the words in the above list to help you. Search online to find the definition and add it to your document. Use the Explore tool to find images in the public domain that relate to your images.
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Glossary:
private
public
passwords
personal
settings
visible
information
digital footprint
advertise
electronic trail
Do some research by clicking on the image links below to find out about how you create your digital footprint
Learn How to manage your online reputation
Whenever and wherever we share online it's personal, visible and amplified. It is personal because we are sharing information about ourselves. Creating a positive digital footprint means learning to make smart decisions about what personal information we share and what personal information we keep private. If we are not sure we check with a trusted adult or keep it private. Watch the video and see if you can pick out the main key themes.
CREATE
Write a poem, story or rap to educate others about how they can create a positive digital footprint
Your digital footprint
Your digital life follows you wherever you go. Every time you make a click on a website, an image, a like button you are adding to your digital footprint. Making positive choices when you're interacting online will ensure you have a good profile, ones that's positive and would make your family proud.