Digital Footprints

Let’s learn about Digital Footprints!

First´s things first …What do you think that Digital Footprint can mean or relate to?

Now that you have thought about an idea of it, you can prove if you were right or close to the meaning

Digital Footprints are trails that people leave online. This information transmitted online, such as forum registration, e-mails and attachments uploading videos or digital images and any other form of transmission of information-all of which leaves traces of personal information about yourself available to others online.

Internet can be very useful when doing homework, communicating with friends, selling used items and more, however we must learn not to rely 100% on Internet. We can put our personal information in a site that is well noun for its reliability but we have to learn that no matter how private a site is, there is always a way to hack it. This way, digital footprint can be negatively affected since that hacked information could be misused impacting you and even your love ones. Another important aspect is that these footprints are not like the ones the ocean takes away from the sand, these footprints are permanent.

To help you understand this concept watch the next shorts videos:

1.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY13laJuH98

2.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P_gj3oRn8s

•       When you see this picture… what thoughts come to your mind? Write on the comments below followed by “#Picture1”.

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So…How I can leave a good Digital footprint?

Here are some tips that I thought about:

1. ·         Have a safe attitude towards the use of internet: being responsible and caring when posting a photo or a comment is fundamental in order to not harm others and you.
2. ·         Complete privacy settings on your social media accounts: this might be the most important step toward helping them manage their digital footprint because it prevents your information to go breadth.
3. ·         Ask friends not to tag you in photos: tag yourself only in photos you want to share, you cannot guarantee your friend's accounts are private.

• Now is your turn! If you could advice somebody about how to leave a good digital footprint, what would you say? Write down at least 3 advices and be prepare to      share them in groups on our next class.
•   As a last task, write 3 “Take-Aways” from what you have learned from this topic.

We have got to the end of this post

I am looking forward to hear your digital footprint advices at class!

Sincerely,

Miss Olate