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What is a digital footprint?
Every time you conduct a search on the web, post something to social media, blog, or even click the "like" button, you are leaving a digital footprint that is there FOREVER! Watch the following video from common sense education to learn more about what a digital footprint is.
Common Sense Media. What’s in your digital footprint? [Video]. Common Sense Education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/whats-in-your-digital-footprint
How does this affect me?
Even though we are constantly searching the web, posting photos, videos, and following others, we don't normally stop and think about how our actions in our digital life can actually affect our real lives. The truth is, your digital footprint can have a profound affect on you as a student, a person, and as a professional. If you apply for a job, to college or trade school, or enlist in the armed forces your digital footprint will be searched. This means that you need to be aware of what you are posting and make wise decisions about what you post before you post it.
The following video from common sense education will help you navigate how you can maintain a positive digital footprint.
Common Sense Media. Teen voices: Oversharing and your digital footprint. [Video]. Common Sense Education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/teen-voices-oversharing-and-your-digital-footprint
12 Tips For Students To Manage Their Digital Footprints
Boyle, J. (n.d.). 12 tips for students to manage their digital footprints. TeachThought. https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/digital-footprints/
Teaching Privacy. (n.d.). Your information footprint is larger than you think. https://teachingprivacy.org/youre-leaving-footprints/
True Story: This post cost someone their job
Wehl, S. B. (2012, July 18). Burger king employee stands on lettuce: Busted by internet. Yahoo!life. https://ca.style.yahoo.com/blogs/shine-food/burger-king-employee-stands-lettuce-busted-internet-163700384.html
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