LibGuides: Digital Citizenship: Digital Footprint and Reputation

Digital Footprint and Reputation

Respect Education Protect

Digital Footprint and Reputation

become aware of the “digital footprint” they leave online and reflect on the kind of personal information to share about themselves, depending on the content, context, and audience.
celebrate a “culture of sharing” through digital media while considering some possible harmful effects of over-sharing and Internet privacy.
learn to respect the privacy of others online when tagging, posting, or copying other’ personal information.

“Digital Footprint & Reputation.” Common Sense Education, Common Sense Education, 26 Apr. 2017, www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/digital-footprint-and-reputation.

Digital footprint is defined as
"a trail of data you create while using the Internet. It includes the websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit to online services." and all social media interactions.

“Digital Footprint.” Plagiarism Definition, TechTerms, 25 May 2014, techterms.com/definition/digital_footprint.

Personal Brand

Self-image and Identity

understand the similarities and differences in how they present themselves online and offline;
reflect on how the Internet allows for anonymity and deception and explore how this can affect their behavior online;
and consider the motivations, benefits, or possible harm to oneself and others when assuming an online identity that's different from one's real self.

“Self Image & Identity.” Common Sense Education, Common Sense Education, 26 Apr. 2017, www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/self-image-and-identity.