Summary
Everything we do online leaves a trail behind, like footprints in the snow. This video (2:32) helps second graders think about which information is OK to leave in their digital footprint.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
“Digital Trails” helps children think about the trail of information they leave behind online.
- What is a digital footprint?
- What's an example of information that's OK to share online?
- What's an example of information you should keep private?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: digital footprint, trail, private, share.
Try it: List three things that would be OK to post online and one thing that should stay private.