When I searched up my name I expected there to be a few pictures of me and my baseball teams and there was but there was a lot more of them than I had expected and I never really realized how many tournaments I have played in. There were also a few of my previous Instagram profile pictures but none of my posts because my account is private. You could also see a few people that I know in some of the pictures and there was even a YouTube video that I had posted for a school project a few years ago. If someone were to search the name of my baseball league and go to their website or look at images they would see me and my team because they get posted on their website and even on Instagram sometimes. This is actually a positive digital footprint because the public around the world get to see the amount that my baseball team has accomplished throughout the season and then people have a positive view on our baseball league and may even show others or start playing baseball which introduces them to a brand new sport. If the college or university that I decide to apply for search up my name to see who I am they will only see good things about me playing baseball and if I want to play college ball then that will give me a head start to being on the team because they will assume that I have lots of experience with it and know what I’m doing. Maybe if I become good enough one day I can be a part of the MLB and they will also check my digital footprint and will se all the times my baseball team has made it somewhere.

Questions

What are three strategies that you can use to keep your digital footprint appropriate and safe?

You should always be aware of what your posting anywhere at all times because anything you share with the internet could be posted on google or somewhere else on the web. Make sure if you are going to post something that it is appropriate and you are not showing anyone inappropriate photos or videos of you or anyone else. Lastly make sure most your accounts are private so only certain people can see it.

What information did you learn that you would pass on to other students? How would you go about telling them?

The only thing I have to say is just be careful with what you post online and make sure it puts a positive view on you.

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