digital Footprint

Q2 Your Evolving Footprint: Introduction

5. Digital Footprint

Introduction

Now that you have learned about a Digital Footprint, it is important to begin thinking about creating a more formal web presence for the future. In this Quest, you will watch videos about your footprint and how it evolves through digital interactions.   

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can:

  • Manage my digital footprint.
  • Analyze my web presence.

Play and consider the questions addressed in the video to the right.

  • What makes up your digital footprint? 
  • Are they permanently stored online? 
  • Will it follow you forever?
  • Who can see your footprint?

What is a digital footprint

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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.

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.

6. Creative Communicator
a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
d, Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.

7. Global Collaboration
b. Students use collaborative technologies to work with others, including peers, experts or community members, to examine issues and problems from multiple viewpoints.