Introduction
Discription: This Webquest aims to teach high school students about digital footprints, including how a digital footprint is created, how a digital footprint can affect them, what makes a positive or negative digital footprint, and how to monitor their digital footprint.
Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade
Curriculum: Technology
Keywords: digital footprint, digital dossier, digital literacy, social networking, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google
Everytime we get online and everywhere we go on the Internet we leave our mark, a trace, a digital footprint. As we use or move through electronic environments, we leave collectable traces that make up our digital footprint. Everything we do online is accumulated into a digital dossier that is traceable by others. Some is content we actively volunteer—like our Facebook profiles. Other material is passive, such as the cookies a Website stores in our browser, the content our district collects about our use of their equipment, etc. All this data can be aggregated to build a profile of each and every one of us and our behavior. Did you know that your digital footprint starts before you are even born? How aware are you of your digital dossier? Watch the following video, which is a timeline of Andy's lifespan, to find out.
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"On the Internet a digital footprint is the word used to describe the trail, traces or "footprints" that people leave online. This is information transmitted online, such as forum registration, e-mails and attachments, uploading videos or digital images and any other form of transmission of information — all of which leaves traces of personal information about yourself available to others online." (Webopedia, 2013)
"Today’s children, youth and young adults are tomorrow’s adults, professionals and educators. Unlike those of us who came of age prior to the rise of social networking, many of these least stellar moments will be captured, shared and forever archived online—thereby affecting their opportunities and future. In fact, statistics indicate that our students’ digital footprints are starting younger and going deeper than ever before." (Hengstler, 2011)
"Reputations—and images—are fragile things that are easily maimed and difficult to restore. The fragility of image and reputation, combined with the ability to replicate and transmit messages—both good and ill—along networks, as well as the rise of powerful search engines and identity aggregators, means that Web 2.0 and social networking can have substantial impacts on the survival of businesses, organizations and individuals." (Hengstler, 2011)
Task
You have been chosen by the school as being the top technology students. The school has placed you in groups that are in charge of researching what a digital footprint is and how it can cause adverse affects.
You will use your findings to create posters that raise awareness concerning the affects of digital footprints. These posters will be on display in the main lobby of the school so that all students, staff, faculty, and visitors entering or exiting the school will see them.
While working on this quest you will take notes in a Google Doc answer the following questions.
- Why do you think others would Google you?
- How can a digital footprint cause adverse affects?
- What does your digital footprint say about you?
- Does the content you post online pass with your parents, grandparents, future colleges and employers?
- What can you do to ensure that your digital footprint is a positive one?
- What are the Pros and cons of a digital foot print?
- Is your digital foot print positive or negative?
- What can you do to stay safe and keep a positive reputation?
- Tips to others to keep their reputation positive.
Process
https://www.smore.com/6pbw-what-s-your-digital-footprint
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Read the following articles:
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/education/story/2011-09-21/facebook…
http://www.personneltoday.com/hr/employers-use-internet-reputations-to-…
http://personalreputation.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-to-leaving-a-d…
Watch the Following Videos
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[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou59Lm3fYCY width:640 height:480 align:left]
Google your self.
What did you find? Answer in your Google Doc
Take the survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/digitalfootprint?sm=JrY0yjZhhJKVmTe1YNO%…
Evaluation
Please see below for reflection paper rubric.
Poster Rubric
| Poster & Presentation | ||||
| Excellent Work 10 pts |
Good Work 8 pts |
Fair 6 pts |
Needs improvement 4 pts |
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| Focus on Topic Content Knowledge | Excellent Work The poster includes all information relevant to the topic. The poster is creative, clear and concise. At least five examples/facts are included. The student had all information gained through diligent research required for the assignment. |
Good Work Poster includes all relevant information; however, it is not well-organized or easily understood. Three to four examples/facts are included. |
Fair Does not have all of the relevant information. There is not enough information presented. Information is presented in an unorganized fashion and may be hard to understand. One to two examples/facts are included. |
Needs improvement The poster is lacking in elements required. There are many gaps in information presented and facts presented are inaccurate. Confusing. |
| Work quality/effort | Excellent Work The work done exceeds all expectations and shows that the group is proud of their work. Includes 5 NEAT illustrations or color pictures. Text is clear, neat and straight |
Good Work The work was done with good effort that shows what the group is capable of. It is evident that time was put into this poster and presentation. Includes 4 NEAT illustrations or color pictures. Text is clear, neat and straight but too tiny for presentation. |
Fair Work is done with fair effort, but the quality is still not what group is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed. Includes 3 NEAT illustrations or pictures. All images are black and white. Text is to small, messy or crooked. |
Needs improvement Work is done with little effort, quality is not what the group is capable of. It is evident that the work was rushed and little time was spent on the final product. Work is incomplete. Includes 0 - 2 illustrations or pictures. All images are black and white. Text is illegible and crooked/messy and tiny. |
| Creativity | Excellent Work Eye catching. Great use of colors, texture, shapes, and spacing on poster. Creativity is shown to in every area on the poster. Writing is easy to read. |
Good Work Contains groups own ideas. Lots of colors, shapes, and appealing design. Shows group spent time creating an artistic piece. |
Fair Not very appealing. Limited use of creative materials. Not alot of color/shapes/design. Most of the drawings/writing is group's own ideas. |
Needs improvement Lacks original creativity. Not good use of space on poster. Messy. Lacks color, texture. |
| Format/presentation | Excellent Work Poster is of exceptional quality and presentation. Nothing hanging or falling off. Submitted on time. |
Good Work Poster is correct size, clean and neatly displayed. No items falling off. Submitted on due date. |
Fair Poster is damaged, poorly presented. Poster was possibly submitted 1 day later than original due date. Some items possibly falling off. |
Needs improvement Not on required poster paper and/or submitted 2 days late. Pieces/items falling or hanging off. |
| Voice | Excellent Work Students' voices were loud and clear. Information was easy to understand |
Good Work Voices are good with minimal gaps in flow of information |
Fair Voices are acceptable - many gaps in flow of information or times voices could not be understood by all. |
Needs improvement Students did not speak in a tone that could be heard by all students - too soft. Information too hard to understand. |
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Reflection Paper Rubric
| Criterion | |||
| Poor 80 pts |
Fair 90 pts |
Good 100 pts |
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| Content & Development 50 pts |
Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. |
Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought. |
Good - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. . - Content and purpose of the writing are clear. |
| Organization & Structure 20 pts |
Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts. |
Fair - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. |
Good - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow. |
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Format 12 point font, single-spaced, at least one page in length |
Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formattting. - Paragrpah is inadequate/excessive in length. |
Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length. |
Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment. |
| Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 20 pts |
Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone. |
Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone. |
Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. |
Conclusion
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Write a one page, single-spaced reflection explaining what your learned from this webquest. Include an explanation of what you will do from this day on to ensure that your digital footprint is a positive one. Also, what will you do to pass on the information you have learned about digital footprints.