Understanding Digital Footprints
Computing · Year 4 · Online Safety and Digital Citizenship · 3o Periodo

Understanding Digital Footprints

Discover what a digital footprint is and how our online actions leave a permanent trail. Learn why it is important to think before we post.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE National Curriculum Computing Key Stage 2: Computing;Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour.

About This Topic

Discover what a digital footprint is and how our online actions leave a permanent trail. Learn why it is important to think before we post.

Key Questions

  1. What is a digital footprint?
  2. How can our online actions affect our future?
  3. Why should we think carefully before sharing pictures or comments?

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