Creating a Positive and Safe Digital Footprint
I used word art for this project.
Internet safety
The internet can be dangerous so being aware on how to use it safely is a good thing to know. Internet safety is important because whatever you post stays there forever and you don’t want that to affect your future opportunities. You also want to stay safe from any creepy people you do not know.
Being safe on the internet comes in multiple ways, you can start by being careful with who you interact with and who you allow to interact with you. Another way is by making sure what you post is appropriate and is something that cannot be used against you in any way. Also making sure something is safe and does not contain personal information before you post it. You never know someone’s true intentions, it is a good idea to interact with only people you know/are friends with.
Unsafe activities come in many forms such as, commenting or posting something harmful that can be used against you. Engaging with people you do not know online. Leaking personal information like your address, number, etc.
Works Cited
- “How To Protect Your Digital Footprint.” Morgan Stanley, https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/digital-footprint-protection-strategies. Accessed 9 Nov. 2022.
- What Every Teen Needs to Know About Their Digital Footprint | Net Nanny. https://www.netnanny.com/blog/what-every-teen-needs-to-know-about-their-digital-footprint/. Accessed 9 Nov. 2022.
Personal/Social Competency Reflection
I am aware that posting stuff on the internet can have negative outcomes and consequences. Some of the consequences with posting personal stuff online is people can find your location, photos you don’t want anyone to see that you deleted, and personal information (Phone number, address, email.). When on social media, I tend to be more careful with settings on apps (Location, privacy, etc.), and being more careful with what I post because they will never go away.
Things I do to maintain a healthy, balanced online presence are not saying rude stuff and being nice online, not saying things unless I have to, and balancing my online and real life, learning and trying new things.