When I Google myself, these blog posts show up. Apart from that, not much has changed since the beginning of the course, except that I have changed my Instagram profile from public to private to ensure my privacy and so it does not show up in the results. My Facebook profile is still available in the searches but access to it is restricted if I have not "friended" the individual viewing it.
I have made these changes as a function of becoming aware of my digital footprint. I do not want my information to be accessible to strangers, and I am also very selective now of what I post on social media platforms so as to ensure a good impression on potential future employers and the like. I post much less now on social media as I recognize that not everything requires my comment. As a digital citizen, I will promote appropriate behaviours in others by setting an example of discretion and creating a safe and comfortable online environment for all who interact with me. I have found one website in particular that supports this idea of what it means to be a good digital citizen. I have provided the link to it below.
http://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/digital-citizenship-the-future-of-learning/20-basic-rules-for-digital-citizenship/
As a digital citizen, I will inform my friends about the importance of being a good digital citizen through posting on my social media platforms a link about the issue.
I will join forums discussing the issue, and share some conversations and articles about privacy and appropriateness with my close friends and family so they can learn how to protect themselves on the internet.
Thanks for your time,
A
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