Скачать или смотреть Your Online Reputation | Digital Footprints Explained for Students

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In today’s digital world, every post, comment, photo, and video leaves a trace behind. In this digital literacy lesson, students learn how their online actions create a *digital footprint* and how those footprints shape their **online reputation**.

This video introduces students to the idea that the internet keeps a record of our online behavior. Through clear explanations and relatable examples, students explore how their digital activity can influence how others see them—now and in the future.

The lesson walks students through several important digital citizenship concepts using student-friendly language and engaging scenarios.

✅ Understanding what a *digital footprint* is
✅ Learning the difference between *active and passive digital footprints*
✅ Exploring how online behavior shapes a person’s *online reputation*
✅ Recognizing how posts today can affect future opportunities

Designed for **middle school students (grades 6–8)**, this video works well with guided notes, interactive notebooks, digital literacy units, or advisory lessons focused on responsible technology use.
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🧠 *What Students Will Learn*
What a digital footprint is and how it forms
The difference between active and passive digital footprints
How online behavior shapes reputation
Why it’s important to think before posting online
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👩‍🏫 *Perfect for Teachers*
✔ Low-prep, classroom-ready lesson
✔ Works as direct instruction or a sub-friendly activity
✔ Aligns with digital literacy and digital citizenship skills
✔ Great follow-up to lessons on online safety and personal data

This lesson is part of a *Digital Literacy Unit* designed to help students understand how to use technology safely, responsibly, and thoughtfully in the modern world. The full lesson includes guided notes, activities, and student-friendly visuals—all available in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.