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.

Want some help to create your poster?

Go to our Create page

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

  • How secure is your password?

  • Why do we have to have a strong password?

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.