Lesson 7: Navigating Social Media

What is a digital footprint?

• The mark left by a person's shoes on a digital screen
• The sound made by a person's keyboard while typing
• The shadow cast by a person's computer monitor
• The trail of data left behind by a person's online activity

What are the 4 reasons for protecting your digital footprint?

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  Protect your reputation,

  decide who uses your personal information, prevent financial loss, preserve your freedom

• Publicity, exposure, popularity, and influence
• Anonymity, freedom, flexibility, and control
• Unlimited access, personalization, convenience, and entertainment

What is "online etiquette"?

• A type of software used for online communication
• Code of conduct or behavior expected when interacting with others on the internet
• A type of online game
• A form of online currency

What is "bias" in news reporting?

• Objective and balanced reporting
• Complete absence of any opinion or perspective
• Promotion of all viewpoints equally
• Unfair preference or prejudice towards a particular viewpoint or group

What is "hate speech"?

• Speech that promotes love and acceptance
• Speech that is neutral and unbiased
• Speech that attacks a person or group based on certain attributes
• Speech that encourages open dialogue and understanding

How do you deal with hate comments on social media? 

• Respond with more hate comments
• Ignore and block/report the user
• Delete your social media account
• Engage in a heated argument with the user