Understanding Digital Footprints and Group Dynamics

The video tutorial focuses on the concept of digital footprints, emphasizing their permanence and impact on personal and professional life. The teacher, Brian van Dijk, demonstrates his own digital footprint through a Google search, highlighting the importance of maintaining a professional online presence. The lesson includes an activity called 'Trillion Dollar Footprint,' where students analyze fictional profiles to assess candidates for a TV show host position. The activity encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and understanding the implications of online information. Students learn the importance of honesty and collaboration, and the lesson concludes with a discussion on the permanence of online footprints.

What is a digital footprint?

• A record of your physical steps

• A history of your online activities

• A type of digital currency

• A method of tracking physical fitness

Why is it important to maintain a professional digital footprint?

• To increase your social media followers

• To ensure a positive online reputation

• To avoid online advertisements

• To reduce internet usage

What is the main objective of the 'Trillion Dollar Footprint' activity?

• To learn about digital marketing

• To create a new social media profile

• To design a new website

• To find a new host for a TV show

In the activity, what are students asked to evaluate in the profiles?

• Their fashion sense

• Their honesty and teamwork

• Their favorite hobbies

• Their financial status

What is the purpose of breaking students into groups for the activity?

• To reduce the workload

• To encourage collaboration and discussion

• To make the activity shorter

• To allow for individual presentations

What was a key challenge students faced during the group discussions?

• Agreeing on a meeting time

• Finding enough evidence

• Understanding the instructions

• Choosing between two equally strong candidates

Why did some students choose Jason as their preferred candidate?

• He was more entertaining

• He showed potential to work well with others

• He had a better online profile

• He was more famous

What was a major reason against choosing Jason?

• He was not interested in the role

• He had no online presence

• He lied about his personal details

• He was too young

What did students learn about the permanence of digital footprints?

• They can be easily erased

• They are permanent and can be found

• They disappear after a year

• They are only visible to friends

What is a key takeaway from the lesson on digital footprints?

• Online activities are private

• Digital footprints are temporary

• Only professionals need to worry about digital footprints

• Be cautious about what you post online