digital Footprint

Q1 Managing Your Footprint: What is it?

5. Digital Footprint

Do you have a digital footprint?

Step 1. Play the following short segment of the video, "6 Degrees of Information" from Real-Life Stories at Netzsmartz, to discover some of the things that can be discovered about your interactions online.

6 Degrees of Information

Direct link, (starts at 3:42 min. to 7:26 min.)

Step 2. After playing the 6 Degrees of Information video, think about how to answer this question:

  • How can you verify the credibility of a website or social media account?

Step 3. Discuss with a partner or small group:

  • What are some strategies to identify and avoid online scams or misinformation?
  • What are the potential consequences of sharing false information online, and how can you prevent it?
  • How can you use critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility of a news article or online source?

Step 4. Discuss as a class:

  • Something you discussed with your partner or group is important to remember when online.
  • How can you apply what you learned to your online activities?

Step 5. Take 10-15 minutes to take action individually, with a partner, or as a class about one thing you feel is important about a Digital Footprint, perhaps for a younger sibling or older adult family member. Be creative in your thinking. 

  • Create an image, a flyer, create a skit, do a role-play, create a short video clip, etc.


5.Q1 VOCABULARY

5.Q1 YOUR FOOTPRINT  

5.Q1 Student Checklist

5.Q1 Teacher Guide

MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Students connect their learning needs, strengths and interests to their goals and use technology to help achieve them and reflect on their progress./
c. Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.

2. Digital Citizen
a.Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
b. Students demonstrate empathetic, inclusive interactions online and use technology to responsibly contribute to their communities.
c. Students safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
d. Students take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.

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


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