Digital Identity
Teacher Learning
Digital Identity week will focus on getting students to be mindful about what they post online and how that reputation will stay with them forever. Students have a digital footprint from the first time their parents post about them online, some this is as early as a sonogram. They will learn that more positives that post, the least likely a mistake post could cause problems. Have students "google" themselves during this week and reflect on what they find. Show them how easy it is to find out where they live, go to school, etc by looking at posts and searching their names, the names of their parents, and looking through their social media posts.
Watch the video below from Common Sense Media about Digital Literacy.
Digital_Footprint_Animation_2017.mp4While watching video reflect on:
- When did your student's digital footprint begin?
- How is that different from the beginning of your digital footprint?
- Students today socialize online more than any other group of students. Most is because our world isn't as safe as it used to be.
- Right now in 2018, student social hierarchy is this:
- Facebook = Grandparents
- Texts = Parents
- Instagram = social circle
- Snapchat = close friends
- Think about your digital footprint. Google yourself and see what you find.
Link to video & more from Common Sense Media
Links to more information about Digital Footprints:
Why Teach Digital Citizenship & Safety? from Google Teacher Training Center
Manage Your Online Reputation from Google Teacher Training Center
Educator's Guide to Social Media from Connect Safely
How To Have Honest Conversations About Social Media With Students from Common Sense Media
Partnering Tech Integration with Digital Citizenship from Common Sense Media
Help Your Students Stand Up To Social Media Pressure from Common Sense Media
The majority of lessons and resources for students and teachers for Digital Citizenship Month come from:
Common Sense Media Educator's Site
Google for Education Training Center: Digital Citizenship and Safety Course