Digital Footprint

Internet Safety 

In my opinion internet safety is very important because; you might accidentally leak your IP or Home address, send death threats and what you say might come back at you in your future, or click a suspicious link and get your device hacked. These are all very scary events that could occur if you aren’t careful about what you’re clicking or what you’re saying to people on the internet.  

You might not know what safe, and unsafe activities might be. Unsafe activities generally include; visiting sketchy websites, clicking sketchy links, talking to unknown people, leaking information you are uncomfortable saying, etc. Some safe activities include, talking to people you know in real life and know well, visiting well known safe websites, using trusted sources, looking at reviews before you download games, etc.  

Ways to stay safe online are some things I said above, but one big one is, telling someone you trust like a parent or guardian if someone is bothering you, or if you might have posted leaked information about yourself so you can get help. It won’t help trying to do nothing and letting it happen. 

Core Competency Reflection

Communication: I can talk to people and inform them of how they can be safe on the internet by giving them some tips on how to stay safe.

Thinking: I can think of new ways to be safe that people might not know.

Personal & Socal: I can help other people be safe but I myself need to be safe as well.

Citations

Kids Health. “Online Safety” Kids Health, Reviewed August 2022 https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/net-safety.html .