Your Digital FootprintWhat ‘Impression’ Are You Making?: Teaching

Digital Citizenship and Responsibility in Schools

IntroductionObjectives of this presentation:

• Define the term ‘digital footprint’

• Examine the impact online actions make on your digital footprint

• Identify means of taking control of your ‘public face’

• Explore the important role of teachers to educate and influence student behaviour

• Provide discussion questions that will facilitate a school plan to educate students in digital citizenship and support the wider school community

What is a digital footprint?How digital footprints are made

• Quick & easy to create

• Permanent record

• Far-reaching consequences

What is a digital footprint?Perceived privacy versus public

reality

What is a digital footprint?Digital tattoos and longevity of information

What impact does your digital footprint make?

•Reputation and digital identity

•Future employers

What impact does your digital footprint make?

•Positive effects, using it to your advantage

Taking control of your ‘public face’Damage control: what to do

Taking control of your ‘public face’Be proactive

Taking control of your ‘public face’Posting: public or private… or not at all?

Important Role of Teachers

• Modeling good ‘netiquette’

• Teaching discernment and responsibility

Discussion Questions

What are the top 3 concerns we can identify for students in relation to forming and managing their online identity?

What activities can we plan for students to help them understand the importance and maintenance of their online identity?

What policies and procedures can we put in place to support staff, students and parents in terms of awareness and action?

Recommended Readings:

Fredrick, K. (2011). Forging a positive cyber-reputation: who are you? School Library Monthly , 28 (2), 24-25.

Goerzen, J., & Rosseel, T. (2010). Digital tattoo: what's yours? PNLA Quarterly , 75 (1), 66-69.

Goldsborough, R. (2012). Online reputation management is new aspect of good PR. Community College Week , 24 (11), 16.

Oxley, C. (2011). Digital citizenship: developing an ethical and responsible online culture. Access , 25 (3), 5-9.

Willmer, D. (2009). Managing your digital footprint. T+D , 63 (6), 84-85.