Computer Science
Grade 3
20 min
Digital Footprint Review: Reflection and Best Practices
Students will review the concepts learned in the chapter and discuss best practices for managing their digital footprint.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least three different types of information that contribute to your digital footprint.
- Explain in your own words why it's important to think carefully about what you share online.
- Apply at least two best practices for keeping your digital footprint safe and positive in a given online scenario.
- Evaluate whether a given online post is a good or bad example of managing your digital footprint, and explain your reasoning.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define 'digital footprint' using the analogy of leaving clues.
Identify at least three online activities that create a digital footprint.
Trace the digital 'clues' left behind from a simple online scenario.
Explain that a digital footprint can be permanent, like a tattoo for the internet.
Apply an 'IF-THEN' rule to decide if information is safe to share online.
Differentiate between private and public information.
Have you ever left footprints in the sand or snow? 👣 The internet has a special kind of footprint that you leave every time you visit!
Today, we are going to be Digital Detectives! We will learn how to trace the online steps, or 'digital footprint,' we leave behind. Understanding our clues helps us stay...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Digital FootprintThe trail of clues or data you leave behind every time you use a computer, tablet, or phone to go online.Playing a game, watching a video, and sending a message to a grandparent all leave clues that make up your digital footprint.
Digital Clue (Data)A single piece of information you leave online.A photo you post, a comment you write, or a high score in a game are all single digital clues.
TraceTo follow the digital clues to see where someone has been and what they have done online.A detective might trace your steps by looking at the website history to see you visited a pet website after a game website.
PermanentSomething that lasts for a very long time, maybe forever, and is hard to get rid of.Writing your name on a wall with a permanent marker. A co...
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Core Syntax & Patterns
The Event-Clue Rule
Online Event -> Creates a Digital Clue (Data)
Use this to remember that every single thing you do online is an 'event' (like clicking, typing, or posting) that creates a piece of data, or a 'clue', in your footprint.
The Grown-Up Check Rule (Conditional)
IF you are not sure about sharing something, THEN ask a trusted grown-up first.
This is the most important safety rule. If you feel unsure, confused, or worried about sharing something online, always stop and ask a parent, guardian, or teacher for help.
The T.H.I.N.K. Rule
Before you post, T.H.I.N.K.: Is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind?
Use this checklist before you type a comment or post a picture to make sure you are leaving a positive...
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Challenging
Imagine you create a profile for an online game. The game asks for your favorite animal, your real name, and your city. Which piece of information is safest to share publicly on your profile?
A.Your real name
B.Your city
C.Your favorite animal
D.All of them are safe to share
Challenging
Leo's username is 'LeoBuilder22'. Ava's username is 'SuperGamerGirl'. A third friend, Sam, wants to make a username. Which choice follows the tutorial's idea of not sharing private information?
A.SamJones2015
B.SamsPhoneNumber
C.HappyJumper10
D.SamLivesInMiami
Challenging
The 'Grown-Up Check Rule' is an IF-THEN rule. Which of these situations is the BEST time to use this rule?
A.website asks for your parent's email address to create an account.
B.You want to change the color of your character in a game.
C.You finish watching a funny puppy video.
D.You get a new high score in 'Block Builders'.
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