What this lesson teaches
Children explore their online presence by assessing what personal information they share. This activity promotes awareness of digital privacy and responsible online behavior.
Can you finish explore your digital footprint in about 30 min?
You will children explore their online presence by assessing what personal information they share.
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Children explore their online presence by assessing what personal information they share. This activity promotes awareness of digital privacy and responsible online behavior.
Examining personal data through a detective lens enhances critical thinking about digital citizenship. This aligns with Vygotsky's scaffolding, as children build understanding by reflecting on their own online actions.
1. Sit down with a computer or smartphone and open your social media accounts. 2. List 5 types of personal information you have shared (names, photos, locations). 3. Discuss with your parent/guardian why you shared each piece of information. 4. Search your name online — what appears in search results? 5. Write down how you feel about your online presence. 6. Create a plan to keep your information more private in the future!