Hello readers, welcome back to my blog. In Wānanga, we were learning about being Cybersmart, we had to finish our digital footprint yesterday and then blog it. I found cybersmart very enjoyable and important to learn about, especially in today’s age where so many people (young people) with technology. Learning how to be Cybersmart is important for staying safe and how to be secure online. We discussed different aspects of being Cybersmart including protecting our personal information, identifying and avoiding online scams, and understanding the importance of privacy settings on social media platforms. It was surprising to discover when we searched our name on Google, we either found ourselves, our social media account or our school photo from other schools.
What is a digital footprint?
If you use the internet, you should be aware of your digital footprint, just like physical footprints that show someone steps on a dirt path. Your digital footprint is a history of all the activity you do online. Any social media posts you make, any websites you visit and any information you share online contribute to your digital footprint. Once you post something online can’t be erased, so your digital footprint can last forever. This can be a good thing if your digital footprint includes things that give you a positive reputation online. Your online history can also help the apps you use know more about you, they can use this information to serve you better by adjusting to the things you like and your daily habits, but they can also use this information in the wrong way and share it with others.
As I watched the video I also found out that in your digital footprint, you need to make sure you know what your footprint says about you, you also have to manage your privacy settings, manage your cookies and make sure you think before you share so you don’t do something wrong.
Here is the task I had to do –
Ako|Learn
For this challenge we are learning about our digital footprint: What is it, who can see it and what our digital footprint says about us.
Video:
Hanga|Create
Make a copy of the digital footprint template. There are instructions on the template. You will create a Google slide animation showing your digital footprint over the last 24 hours, (this means that you go on your history and check what you did in the last 24 hours and whatever you did you put the icon in).
Tohatoha|Share
Compose a quality blog post explaining what a digital footprint is. Embed your animation slide so that others can learn about what a digital footprint is.
My slides –
Reflection –
I absolutely enjoyed the task and found it to be quite enjoyable to do. The session on Cybersmart was not only informative but also very engaging. I particularly enjoyed learning about various strategies to stay safe online. The content was presented clearly, making it easy to understand and apply what I needed. Throughout the session, I didn’t face any difficulties. The overall experience was interesting and delightful. I look forward to implementing the knowledge gained to improve my online safety practices. Make sure you try this out.
Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed this blog post, see you next time.
Shreeya