Exploring Digital Footprints and Citizenship

The video tutorial by Dan Span covers digital footprint, website validity, digital citizenship, and identifying online threats. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's digital legacy, recognizing biases in online content, maintaining positive online interactions, and identifying catfishing and scams. The tutorial concludes with advice on online safety and encourages students to ask for help when in doubt.

What is a digital footprint?

• A method of online payment

• A type of computer virus

• A record of your online activities

• A physical mark left on the ground

Why is it important to be aware of your digital footprint?

• It increases your internet speed

• It helps you find new friends

• It makes your computer run faster

• It can affect your future opportunities

What does the term 'forever means forever' imply in the context of online actions?

• Online actions can be saved or screenshotted permanently

• Online actions can be deleted anytime

• Online actions are only visible for a short time

• Online actions are only visible to friends

Why should you be cautious about what you share on social media?

• It can help you gain more followers

• It can be shared without your consent

• It can make your profile look better

• It can be used to improve your internet connection

What is the first step in evaluating the validity of a website?

• Counting the number of images on the site

• Identifying who is providing the information

• Checking the site's loading speed

• Checking the website's color scheme

What does the suffix '.edu' in a URL indicate?

• The site is a non-profit organization

• The site is an educational institution

• The site is a government agency

• The site is a commercial business

What should you do if someone is being negative or threatening online?

• Take screenshots and save the evidence

• Delete your account immediately

• Retaliate with negative comments

• Ignore it and move on

How can you positively handle online negativity?

• By responding with positive comments

• By ignoring it completely

• By blocking everyone

• By deleting all your posts

What is a 'catfish' in the context of online interactions?

• A type of social media post

• A method of online payment

• A person who creates a false identity online

• A type of computer virus

What is a red flag when interacting with someone online?

• They have a lot of followers

• They have a profile picture

• They post frequently

• They ask for money