Digital Footprint

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6, 7

Overview

You may not realize this, but each time you logon to the Internet, use your cell phone, or do anything digitally you are leaving a digital trail. In this Thing you will be completing four Quests. Once you complete these Quests, you will earn the 21t4s Investigator badge.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

When you have completed this Thing you will:

  1. know the concepts and actions that create a digital footprint [Digital Citizen]

  2. understand that my digital footprint has an impact on my life [Digital Citizen, Empowered Learner]

  3. understand the importance of electronic documentation [Empowered Learner]

  4. be able to create a positive and safe online web presence [Innovative Designer, Digital Citizen]

  5. be able to collaborate with classmates and work effectively toward a common goal [Global Communicator]

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.13

Define personal privacy, digital footprint, and open communication.

UP:DLCS18.6.13

Vocabulary

  • personal privacy
  • digital footprint
  • open communication

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that personal information can be divided into the three categories of personal privacy, digital footprint, open communication.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • define personal privacy.
  • define digital footprint.
  • define open communication.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • information is either, personal, part of your digital footprint, or available as open communication.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 7

DLCS18.7.12

Discuss the impact of data permanence on digital identity including best practices to protect personal digital footprint.

UP:DLCS18.7.12

Vocabulary

  • data permanence
  • digital footprint

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that data posted to the internet can be difficult to remove and can impact how others view you.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify ways to protect their personal digital footprint.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • data posted online can be difficult to remove and can impact a personal digital footprint.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

REMC Association of Michigan

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
https://www.remc.org/21Things4Students/21/5-digital-footprint/

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles

Approved Date

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