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When was the last time you Googled your self? What did you find? Would you want an employer to see it? Would you want a student or their parents to see it? As educators your digital footprint is extremely important. Your online presentsis available to anyone. Some forms of social media have safeguards so that we can keep people out. Others, like Twitter and Pintrest, are open so any member can see your activity. So that Tweet about the party you went to the other night anyone on Twitter can see that. Not only is it important for you to build a positive footprint it is important for our students to build a positive footprint. Below are somel links that will give you more information about the importance of your digital footprint. Read the post below and find one other article about digital footprints. Post your thoughts about digital footprints and the link to the article you read.
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Carl Richburg
4/7/2014 02:01:54 am
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Lyndsey Talbot
4/8/2014 02:47:12 am
I have never heard of this! This sounds even worse than the Digital Footprint. This is even further reason that we need to be overly careful in today's world! Good article
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Kennedy Seifert
4/8/2014 09:04:08 am
Yeah I agree this sounds horrible! Social media you can control but this stuff you have no control over. This is a scary thing to think about.
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James French
4/13/2014 10:30:23 am
Digital Shadow seems to be very scary. online tracking is something that is very real. Recently a local hospital encouraged me to set up an electronic health management account with the hospital. I hope hippa can protect it from outside problems. Recently seeing Target in the news and all the sensitive data lost in that mess makes the idea of a digital shadow very uneasy.
Jacqui Cappuccilli
4/13/2014 10:28:24 am
To me this is crazy. I think its one thing that you can find so much stuff on google, or social media about a person, but at least that person can control this. However you can't control this, which is insane.
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Dustin Ray
5/4/2014 02:33:45 am
This is some pretty wild stuff. It is unreal how well you can be tracked and followed. I know that there are some things that I am not proud of that people could find at anytime. and to think that it is out there for all to see is a gut check and should be to everyone
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Kennedy Seifert
4/7/2014 02:41:57 am
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/googling-yourself-not-liking-what-comes-up/
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Kim Holifield
4/7/2014 03:55:24 am
There have been times I have put myself in a position where I wish I wouldn't have said this or that, especially on social media. I have always thought, "Oh, I'll just delete it and be done with it." So this article was helpful in discussing how to get rid of unwanted things online. And I agree that a major part of getting a new job is what's online so creating a positive profile is a great step toward looking good online for others to view.
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Carl Richburg
4/7/2014 02:10:57 pm
This would be a good intro class for students, athletes, business, or any type of professional to take to learn the Do's and Don'ts of social media.
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Shari Harrington
5/2/2014 10:37:07 am
It would be great for that, as well as any class that requires students to use social media like this one.
April
4/12/2014 04:10:02 am
I completely agree with you and as I have gotten older I am much more careful what I put on the computer. I also make sure that any status postings that tag or mention me (including pictures) must get my approval before it is added to my Facebook account.
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James French
4/13/2014 10:33:26 am
Just because a person deletes a comment or picture from a website does not mean it has been erased. People can save images and information stays on computers much longer than expected. I recently learned freedom of speech is different on the internet than it is in person and slander is very real. This article you wrote about seems to be pointing people in the right direction with keeping their private lives private.
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Kim Holifield
4/7/2014 03:51:32 am
I completely agree that digital footprint play a major role in our professional lives. I have worked for businesses that have you sign a contract stating you will not be seen being promiscuous outside of the working environment because you are still representing that company. As teachers, this is very important. Of course, we have to have lives outside of school, but how many parents want to see their child's teacher drunk and making a fool of them self at the local bar? Yes, my Facebook is set to private, but I always take into consideration when posting, all who I am "friends" with that will see that post.
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Tyler Reece
4/9/2014 01:28:37 pm
I like the idea of creating a positive footprint. This is something that I have tried to do on twitter. I use it as a way to encourage and congratulate people's accomplishments. Some people see twitter as a way to vent frustrations which is a bad idea.
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April
4/12/2014 04:20:48 am
Good article and I agree with you that being a teacher we need to be a role model for our students and be cautious what we put on the computer for everyone to see.
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Lyndsey Talbot
4/8/2014 02:39:56 am
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011_10_29_archive.html#.U0QkWahdWSo
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Jacqui Cappuccilli
4/13/2014 11:08:19 am
I think it is insane how something from so long ago can be brought up today. After reading this I as well googled myself and was shocked at how much stuff comes up. I agree with Lyndsey how its crazy how you may not even know what apps you have runnign or game permission to run.
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4/9/2014 09:25:38 am
This article discusses how many people actually do searches on themselves. They say this is more common in people that have higher education and higher paying jobs, which I don't know how they correlate to more self searches. I though it was interesting because it didn't really discuss what went into the footprints, rather the numbers behind it. It is weird to think that a simple google search can find so much about a person, this is partially the reason I haven't had any social media, besides twitter for this class, since I was in high school.
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James French
4/9/2014 10:05:21 am
The idea of digital footprint is very important. I had an experience with a coworker in the past that put pictures on facebook and was terminated due to the nature of the influence they had over children. I believe it is important to share this information with students to make them aware of how their information can be seen on the internet. http://www.granvillecsd.org/webpages/lgrandjean/using_the_internet.cfm?subpage=635376 This website has a lot of helpful information in regards to digital footprints and how to avoid making yours end up in your mouth. I like that the information is geared towards children. The page they have build should be part of every child's computer lab course and should be on the school website for a constant reminder.
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Travis Tompson
4/10/2014 04:05:00 am
It's crazy to think that in this day and age, anything you do can be and will be monitored. If you ever digitally document a moment through a picture or a post, chances are they will be there for a long, long time. When you speak of your coworker getting fired for a few pictures online, it seems rather unfortunate; I think most of us agree that at the time, that person probably didn't think a superior would be surfing through their internet page. It's apparent that everyone needs to go back and delete some of the silly things that happened back before their lives were so closely monitored.
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Brad Howell
4/13/2014 01:00:13 pm
Travis,
Tyler Reece
4/9/2014 01:22:14 pm
http://www.digitalfamilysummit.com/2012/safety-protecting-your-digital-footprint/
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Gino Bullock
4/10/2014 10:36:47 am
Tyler you bring up some very good points. However people aren't as smart as we think they should be. So its in their best interest that they take some of your advice and put some of the information found on these and your websites to use.
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Travis Tompson
4/10/2014 03:57:10 am
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011_10_29_archive.html
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Gary Jones
4/13/2014 09:17:26 am
I read the same article and I thought that it was an interesting read. I feel like there are a lot of other things on facebook that can compromise you account. But just to make sure, don’t put anything out there that you don’t want people to know.
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Gino Bullock
4/10/2014 10:33:29 am
www.internetsociety.org/Footprint
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April
4/12/2014 04:08:35 am
This is very interesting and I in fact have googled myself and the only thing that came up was facebook account, etc. and work related articles. I am currently an instructor and I preach this to my students. I explain to them how anyone can get on line and see their facebook pictures and statuses. I explain to them how important it is to be cautious what you post on the internet.
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Gary Jones
4/13/2014 09:11:25 am
I think this is something that people should take more seriously especially younger kids who might not be thinking of a job right now. There is a competitive job market out there and companies only want to hire people they can depend on. They don’t want people who might make excuses for not coming to work because they were out being irresponsible the night before. Social media accounts have pretty much turned into a diary for everyone’s feelings and problems. When people read these things they’re just going to know you based on whatever you put down. Even though you think you info is secured it may not be. I read the article about deactivating the facebook apps that you don’t use any more. I wasn’t aware before that those app can somewhat have a mind of its own and it might post things without you knowing it. Also those apps could be compromised which would give people your information. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011_10_29_archive.html
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christopher doak
4/13/2014 12:43:28 pm
Gary,
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Jacqui Cappuccilli
4/13/2014 10:32:34 am
Digital footprints is a huge deal. I think it is very important that students get taught about this because it can be their futures on the line. Your digital footprint follows you every where you go so you need ot know how to control it, and have self control for what you post online. After reading this article i learned some interesting things about digital footprints as well as how to handle them in the right way. https://sites.google.com/site/digcitizenshipadventures/managing-your-digital-footprint
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4/13/2014 12:41:22 pm
Digital Footprints are a big deal in todays society. I think our and the younger generation should be taught this. I know some work jobs are asking you for your password or looking at your info on your social media websites. I know a lot of people change their names on facebook or twitter but people can be easily recognized and fount. We should watch what we post and be careful of our surroundings.
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Shari Harrington
5/2/2014 10:36:01 am
http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/mutual-funds/articles/2013/04/04/irs-high-tech-tools-track-your-digital-footprints
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5/4/2014 02:32:31 am
This is just a little artice that will tell students some interesting information about how to staysafe with their digital footprints. When I was growing up, I didnt have to worry about this kind of stuff, but it is a big issue now.
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