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Understanding Your Digital Footprint

This worksheet explores the concept of digital footprints, their implications, and strategies for managing them effectively in the digital age for Grade 11 students.

Grade 11 Social studies Social SkillsDigital Footprint
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D2.Civ.8.9-12D2.His.14.9-12
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Understanding Your Digital Footprint

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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful responses. This worksheet aims to deepen your understanding of digital footprints and their impact.

1. Which of the following best defines a 'digital footprint'?

a

The amount of data stored on your hard drive.

b

The trail of data you leave behind from your online activities.

c

The number of friends you have on social media.

d

The physical size of your internet modem.

2. Which type of digital footprint is actively created by a user, such as posting on social media?

a

Passive digital footprint

b

Active digital footprint

c

Static digital footprint

d

Invisible digital footprint

3. Your digital footprint can impact your future opportunities, such as college admissions and   applications.

4. Information collected by websites through cookies and browsing history contributes to your   digital footprint.

5. Once something is posted online, it can be easily removed and completely erased from your digital footprint.

T

True

F

False

6. Using strong, unique passwords for different online accounts is a good practice for managing your digital footprint.

T

True

F

False

7. Describe two potential negative consequences of having a poorly managed digital footprint.

8. What are three proactive steps you can take to maintain a positive digital footprint?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

privacy settings
reputation
data brokers
online identity

9. Regularly reviewing and adjusting your   on social media platforms can help control who sees your information.

10. Your digital footprint significantly contributes to your  , both personally and professionally.