digital Footprint

Q1 Managing Your Footprint: What is it?

5. Digital Footprint

What is a digital footprint?

1. Play the introduction video  Your Digital Footprint, YouTube (3:21) to learn about the impact of your Digital Footprint.

After playing the Digital Footprint video think about:

  • Something in the video that surprised you.
  • Was there an ah-ha moment or something that stood out?

2. Play the video, Digital Footprint & Privacy YouTube (2:39) Direct Link.

After playing the Digital Footprint & Privacy video think about:

  • Something in the video that surprised you.
  • Is there something you will do differently in your online activities?

3. After playing the videos and thinking about the questions, turn to a seat neighbor and discuss the following:

  • Describe something in the videos that surprised you and explain what it was that was surprising or unexpected.
  • How would you explain what a digital footprint is to a friend or to an adult family relative?

ACTION: One of you take the role of explaining what a digital footprint is to a friend or relative, the other listen carefully and ask questions someone that doesn't know what it is might ask. 

As a result of playing these videos name one or more things you will do differently online in the future.

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

2. Digital Citizen
a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using using technology
d. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security

7. Global Collaborator
c. Contribute constructively to project teams, assuming various roles and responsibilities to work effectively toward a common goal