Navigating Your Digital Footprint

Paul Tentindo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Navigating Your Digital Footprint

Understand digital footprints

This lesson introduces students to the concept of digital footprints and their impact on online reputation. Students will learn how their online activities contribute to their digital footprint and explore strategies to manage and protect their online identity. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to make informed decisions about their online presence, ensuring they maintain a positive reputation in the digital world.

Audience

Grade 10 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand digital footprints

Materials

Discussion Guide, Worksheet: Managing Your Digital Footprint, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students think a digital footprint is.
Explain the concept of a digital footprint and its significance in today's digital age.
Highlight how every online action contributes to one's digital footprint.

Step 2

Group Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with scenarios depicting different online activities.
Ask groups to discuss how these activities might affect one's digital footprint and reputation.
Have each group present their findings to the class.

Step 3

Case Study Analysis

15 mins

Present a real-life case study where someone's digital footprint had significant consequences.
Ask students to analyze the situation and discuss what actions could have been taken to manage the situation better.
Facilitate a class discussion on the lessons learned from the case study.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the 'Managing Your Digital Footprint' worksheet.
Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually.
Encourage them to think critically about their own online activities and how they can manage their digital footprint.

Step 5

Class Discussion

5 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the importance of managing one's digital footprint.
Discuss strategies for protecting online identity and maintaining a positive online reputation.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize key points from the lesson.
Encourage students to reflect on their digital footprint and consider changes they might make to improve their online reputation.

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Discussion

Discussion Guide: Digital Footprint

Guide to facilitate a class discussion on digital footprints and online reputation.

What is a digital footprint?

Discuss the definition and examples of digital footprints.

How can a digital footprint affect your online reputation?

Explore both positive and negative impacts.

What strategies can you use to manage your digital footprint?

Discuss privacy settings, mindful posting, and regular audits of online presence.

Worksheet

Worksheet: Managing Your Digital Footprint

A worksheet to help students reflect on their online activities and learn strategies to manage their digital footprint.

List three online activities that contribute to your digital footprint.

Consider social media posts, online shopping, and search history.

Describe a strategy you can use to protect your online identity.

Think about privacy settings or being selective about what you share online.

Reflect on a recent online post or activity. How might it affect your digital footprint?

Consider both immediate and long-term impacts.