Digital Footprint: What We Leave Behind
Students learn that their online actions create a digital footprint and discuss its permanence.
Key Questions
- Explain what a digital footprint is and why it matters.
- Predict the long-term consequences of sharing certain information online.
- Compare how a digital footprint is different from footprints in the sand.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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