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What Is Your Digital Footprint?



Think of a footprint you have made. . . in the mud, with water, on the sand. How long does it last? Usually not very long. But, did you know that what you say and do online creates a digital footprint to you that lasts. . . . .FOREVER? Yes, what you say and do online is permanent. It will always be there. So, you need to think and act appropriately online now so you won't have people following embarrassing tracks back to you when you are older. Watch this Stop. Think. Click. video from OnGuardOnline.gov. Are you starting to understand? Now, try the Privacy Pirates activity from the Media Awareness Network. This talks about your digital footprint and other internet safety and ethics topics we have covered. Do your best. When you are finished, write down three things you learned or think are important to remember. Bring these the next time we meet. At home with your parents or another trusted adult, use the information you have learned from who your friend is on the internet, protecting your personal information, creating a safe username and password, as well as the information about digital footprints to come up with an Internet Safety Pledge. You and your parents/trusted adult need to sign it. Then, bring it to school to share the next time we meet.

See the following Pledges for examples: Internet Safety Pledge Internet Safety Pledge for Kids and Teens McGruff's Internet Safety Pledge My Rules for Internet Safety UWHealth Internet Safety Pledge