Managing your social media footprint
WHAT IS YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT?
Essentially, it is a record or trail of anything you do or put online. It includes pictures, videos, posts and browsing history.
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT?
12 SIMPLE TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT:
(source: www.teachtought.com; internetsociety.org;socialmediaclub.org)
Essentially, it is a record or trail of anything you do or put online. It includes pictures, videos, posts and browsing history.
WHY SHOULD YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT?
- Information travels fast and is often taken out of context.
- Don't be impulsive - heat of the moment thoughts and actions can backfire on you.
- If you won't say it face to face, then do not say it in a social space.
- You are not as anonymous as you think - potential employers, colleges and even family members may see your posts.
- Your online actions can make or break you. You are responsible for how you represent yourself online - just as you are responsible for your behavior in real life.
12 SIMPLE TIPS FOR MANAGING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT:
- Be kind, helpful, and understanding - demonstrate digital citizenship.
- Use privacy settings!
- Keep a list of accounts and delete old accounts.
- Don’t overshare.
- Use a password keeper.
- Google yourself.
- Monitor linking accounts.
- Read the terms and conditions.
- Know that sending is like publishing–forever.
- Understand that searches are social.
- Use digital tools to manage your digital footprint.
(source: www.teachtought.com; internetsociety.org;socialmediaclub.org)