Weekly Reflection & Report - Week 1

After looking at what it meant by having a digital footprint, I can honestly say that I am not 100% sure that I want a digital footprint. But after reviewing all of the social media, other websites and emails that I use, I find that is may be more difficult that I had originally thought. On the other hand having a positive digital footprint may not be a bad thing, because if you are thinking about what you are posting and making sure that it is appropriate for others such a potential co-workers or family and friends to see then having a digital footprint may not be a bad thing. 

Some ways that could be used in order to create a positive digital footprint would be to make sure that you are only posting appropriate pictures, status', etc. on you social media webpages. This will help because then you are being cautious to what you are posting and what other people are able to see. Another strategy would be to make sure that what you are putting up is something that is going to be helpful to not just you, but towards others as well and to make sure that it is not going to make anyone upset. 

When it comes to etiquette and a positive digital footprint the relationship between these two is that children and youth see how parents and teachers are using the internet and they think that, that's the way they should be acting while they are on the computer, or other technological devices. So many children will try to continue to act this way in order to not get in trouble and essentially keep a positive digital footprint. 

When looking at digital citizenship and digital footprint, I am able to tell that they go hand in hand after considering the nine elements that go along with digital citizenship. The connection between these two would be that people need to have an understanding of these nine different concepts to see how they are influencing their digital footprint. I personally did not know all of the nine elements before taking this course or to be completely honest what it fully meant by having a digital footprint. But I am glad that I know now and know what it means to have a positive digital footprint. I do know that there is still more to know about the nine different concepts and I am looking forward to looking into them more and being able to relate them to my overall learning. 

After completing the Digital Driver's License I got 17/20 correct, but I am able to see that there are some areas that I am going to need to read/learn more about such as digital law and digital rights and responsibilities. I believe that I know the basics for these to elements, but I feel as though I should gain a better understanding of them and I am hoping that as we continue through the class I will be able to do that. 

After fully completely this weeks session I am able to say that I now know what digital footprint and digital citizenship (for the most part) mean and I am looking forward to what the rest of the course has to bring! 

Until next time,

Amanda :)