ALEX Learning Activity

Digital Footprints: "Who Are You?" vs. "Where Are You?"

A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.

  This learning activity provided by:  
Author: Mollie Bounds
System:Madison City
School:Madison City Board Of Education
  General Activity Information  
Activity ID: 1852
Title:
Digital Footprints: "Who Are You?" vs. "Where Are You?"
Digital Tool/Resource:
Follow the Digital Trail Video
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

Through class conversation and research, students determine the difference between private and personal information and what is okay to share in a digital environment. Students will also discuss the two ways to leave a digital footprint: one that tells others who you are and one that tells others where you are.

This activity was created as a result of the DLCS COS Resource Development Summit.
  Associated Standards and Objectives  
Content Standard(s):
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 1
R2) Recognize and demonstrate age-appropriate responsible use of digital devices and resources as outlined in school/district rules.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 1
4) Demonstrate age-appropriate methods for keeping personal information private.

Example: Keep passwords confidential, use anonymous profile picture or avatar, develop user names that are non-identifying or do not include actual name.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 1
6) Identify appropriate and inappropriate behaviors for communicating in a digital environment.

Examples: Cyberbullying, online etiquette.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science
DLIT (2018)
Grade: 1
7) Recognize that a person has a digital identity.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 1
R1. Utilize active listening skills during discussion and conversation in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings, following agreed-upon rules for participation.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 1
3. Ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify information to confirm understanding in response to information presented in audible, text, or digital format.
Learning Objectives:

Students will describe a digital footprint.

Students will voice the difference between private and personal information. 

Students will voice what type of information locates them.

Students will keep identifying information private. 

Students will identify respectful behaviors on and offline.

Students will ask and answer questions to gain more knowledge on a topic or to clarify something that isn't understood.

Students will participate in a group conversation by listening, taking turns, asking questions, and offering suggestions about the topic.
  Strategies, Preparations and Variations  
Phase:
Before/Engage
Activity:

Watch this video together. Stop and ask/answer questions when appropriate if students need to ask clarification questions.

  1. Discussion questions to consider:

    1. What is a digital footprint?

    2. If a fingerprint/footprint can identify who I am, what can identify me in a digital world?

    3. Why is it important not to give away information about where you are?

    4. Why is it important to behave kindly and respectfully in a digital environment?

    5. Can my digital footprint wash away or be erased?

    6. Do I have a responsibility with OTHER people's private and personal information?

Title a chart called "My Information". Create a T-chart underneath with the titles: private vs. personal.

Open a discussion to the class about private vs. personal information. Anything under private should NEVER be shared in a digital environment. Use predetermined protocols for class discussions, such as Socratic seminar, to structure the conversation. 

Once the chart is complete reflect on HOW we can keep that information private when we are online playing games, working with others, etc.

Have students reflect in a journal or in another way about how to keep themselves safe from others in the digital world. 
Assessment Strategies:

Teacher observation through discussions and conversations.

Student's T-chart responses. Example answers here.

Student reflection piece.
Advanced Preparation:

The teacher will need chart paper or an interactive whiteboard to create T-chart.
Variation Tips (optional):
 
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
 
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