Digital Footprint and Identity
What is a term is used to describe the permanent record of everything you do online?
Digital Footprint
When the creator of the fake social media account gains their victim’s trust by pretending to be someone they’re not
catfishing
True or false: If someone is saying hurtful things to you online you should say hurtful things back so they know how it feels.
False. You should not respond, but you should tell a trusted adult.
Why should we take precautions when we are online?
There is no guarantee that the information we share online will stay private.
Someone online says they are my age so I feel comfortable telling them details about me.
Sus!!
Not everyone online is who they say they are. Just because someone says they're also 11 on a game or app does not mean it's true.
What are some ways you can keep your digital footprint safe?
Use privacy settings or think before you post.
What should you do if you receive a message from a stranger online?
Do not respond and tell a trusted adult
Why is it important to think before you post something online?
Because once something is online, it can be shared and seen by many people
What does it mean to use technology responsibly?
Using devices safely, ethically, and respectfully
I can usually determine if an account is someone I know by their bio, their picture, and who follows them.
Take precautions. If you think your friend is trying to talk to you, check with them to be sure.
What should you avoid sharing online to protect your identity?
Personal information like your address, phone number, or school
A scam where emails or messages are used to trick people into giving personal information is called...
Phishing
How can we demonstrate responsibility online?
Choose our words carefully, respect others' privacy
When should you show your full name online?
Never.
Your friend sends you an Email with a photo from a field trip. They ask you to send it to all of your contacts and everyone gave their permission.
Never share photos of other people.
Why? What should you do instead?
What information can we get from a digital footprint?
Where someone lives, when they've been online, where they have been, who they know...
True or False: I should give my passwords to my friends in case I forget it.
False
Name a way to be a good digital citizen.
Respect others online, protect private information, practice safe browsing
Understanding the way information should be used and is meant to be used online.
Digital Literacy
You receive an Email from a classmate saying "I really like the shirt you were wearing yesterday. Can you send me a selfie so I can show my sister?"
Take precautions. You never know if that photo will fall into the wrong hands. What can you do instead?
The information that you share about yourself - including pictures - stays online for 1 year.
False. It stays online forever.
When you are chatting with someone online, what is an immediate red flag (or danger sign)?
Asking personal information or for you to meet them
Intentionally embarrassing, harassing, or harming someone through the use of computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices.
Cyberbullying
What should you do if you think that someone is being a cyberbully to someone else?
Tell a parent, teacher, or other trusted adult.
Your teacher sends you an Email with a username and password. She asks you to use these to log in to Google Classroom.
Trust - but it never hurts to double check if you are concerned. Better safe that sorry.