Digital Citizenship: Who's Looking at Your Digital Footprint

True or false: Your digital footprint is permanent.

• True

• False

What other people post about you does NOT affect your digital footprint.

• True

• False

True or false: You have full control over who sees your digital footprint.

• True

• False

True or false: What other people post about you DOES affect your digital footprint.

• True

• False

True or false: Your actions online contribute to your digital footprint.

• True

• False

Which statement below is an example of how your digital footprint can affect your future?

• A positive digital footprint can help you score well on a standardized test.

• A positive or negative digital footprint is NOT likely to affect you in the future.

• A positive digital footprint might make someone think you are NOT trustworthy.

• A positive digital footprint can make a difference when applying for a job, a scholarship, or college.

Mary is passionate about volunteering in her community. She shares pictures of her volunteering to inspire her friends to do the same.

Could Mary's use of social media help her in the future?

• Yes. A college admissions officer who reads her profile might be impressed by her volunteer work.

• No. Her friends who are not interested in volunteering might unfriend her.

• No. The social media company owns her posts.

Which of the following should you do to help create a positive digital footprint for yourself?

• Share information that is not accurate but might make you look good.

• Post funny images that might be offensive if taken out of context.

• Post about things or causes you are passionate about.

• Send mean replies to people who post or say things you disagree with.

Which activity makes up a digital footprint?

• Taking a nap.

• Playing on a sports team.

• Posting messages or comments on social media.

• Writing in a journal.

What can you do to make a positive digital footprint for yourself?

• Post only once a day.

• Adjust your privacy settings to control who sees your posts.

• Use only apps that make pictures and posts disappear.

• Share as much as you can with your best friends.