Digital Footprint

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Internet Safety

What is a digital footprint and how can you stay safe online?

10 Things To Know About Digital Footprints.pdf

Your digital footprint is information about you that is left online from your online activity. It can be pictures, posts, and comments on social media sites, blogs, and websites. Everyone that gets online has a digital footprint. Some items are permanent. Digital footprints can show the best of you or the worst of you, so you need to be thoughtful about what you post online.

Watch the grade appropriate video below to learn more about digital footprints and online safety.

K and 1st Grade

[Common Sense Education]. (2017, Sept. 29). My online neighborhood. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=oPHOsCnjMU4

2nd and 3rd Grade

[Common Sense Education]. (2015, July 14). Follow the digital trail. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=oPHOsCnjMU4

4th and 5th Grade

[GDST]. (2016, July 1). Live my digital for students: Digital footprint. [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg2YYV3Bts

Create a positive digital footprint.

1. Only post positive and interesting things about yourself.

2. Do not share too much information or too many opinions.

3. Make sure posts on your social media sites reflect your personal beliefs and values.

4. Use the Golden Rule while online.

5. Protect your reputation.

Digital Footprint Image retrieved from: https://www.immunizenet.com/news-alerts/2017/9/16/interesting-facts-on-digital-footprint-and-reputation

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