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Your digital identity

 * ====== Definition ======
 * The representation of oneself online. Examples:
 * An online video game player may have an “[|avatar]”, a virtual character, that other online players would associate as the player them self.
 * Social network profile:
 * Facebook
 * Myspace
 * Control your digital image
 * Use a fake name for online gaming
 * Look at the security settings of your social networking sites with your parents
 * Always remember what you post may last forever
 * If you have to think about it do not post it

Your digital footprint
 * Definition
 * A digital record of your online activity. Examples:
 * Posting a comment
 * On a online article
 * On you friends social network profile
 * Sending an Email
 * Visiting a web site you may leave a trail that can be recorded by the “[|cookies]” setting of your computer
 * Sometimes this information is collected by “[|spyware]” to keep a record of you digital activity, for many possible purpose
 * Control your digital footprint
 * Avoid going to sites that are inappropriate
 * It can be found out that you were there later
 * Install virus detection software
 * ===== Just like your digital image, what you say and post online can last =====

Profiling the future: how your internet profile can affect your personal and professional future
 * What you do today may affect the choices you have tomorrow. Discuss the following ideas with your classmates
 * When people search for you online what will they see?
 * What will your family think?
 * What about the girl/boy you like, what can they find out about you?
 * How about colleges and employers?
 * Watch the following videos:
 * [|Work and School]
 * [|Make it or Break it]?