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1. What is Digital Footprint?
Protecting Reputations Online
A digital footprint is the record of your online activity -- everything from the websites you visit and the emails you send to the posts, comments, and photos you share on social media. This information can be tracked, stored, and sometimes shared, creating a lasting impression of your identity on the internet. This short video explains more about protecting your reputation online.
Your Digital Footprint
2. Protecting Yourself on Social Media
3. Understanding Social Media Privacy
The Basics of Social Media Privacy
Social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, do provide privacy settings, but they are naturally more public and social than traditional communication methods. What you post online can shape how others see you, so it’s important to be thoughtful about what you choose to share.
4. Think Before You "Like" or "Share"
Video: Share with Care
Before you post anything online, ask yourself: How would you feel if your family, your teachers, your coaches, or your neighbors found your post, video, etc.? Watch this video for more.
The Psychology of How and Why We Share
In this informative article, you'll learn more about why we share certain content on social media.
Tip: Think Before You Share
5. Intro to Facebook
What is Facebook?
Facebook is a social media platform that allows users to connect with friends and family, share updates, photos, and videos, and join communities of interest. It also offers features like messaging, event planning, and access to news and entertainment.
Creating a Facebook Account
If you're considering joining Facebook, this lesson will guide you through the basics to help you get started. You'll learn key Facebook terms, how to set up an account, and get an overview of the homepage, Timeline, and the mobile app.
Introduction to Facebook
Watch this video to learn how to sign up for Facebook.
Facebook Account Help
Follow the steps on this page to set up a Facebook account.
Facebook's Privacy Settings
If you choose to share things publicly on Facebook, anyone with an account will be able to find and view your Facebook information, posts, and activity. This could impact your privacy in a variety of ways.
Adjusting Your Facebook Privacy Settings
Want to adjust your Facebook privacy settings? Even if you're an experienced Facebook user, modifying your privacy settings for the first time can be a little confusing. And because Facebook can change these options without much notice, it's important to review your privacy settings periodically.
Sharing & Posting on Facebook
Facebook is designed for sharing with your friends. You can post a variety of content, including status updates, photos, links, and your location, and you can also share directly by posting on a friend’s Timeline.
Facebook Messenger & Chat
Facebook chat and messages let you communicate privately with your friends. Unlike status updates or photos, these conversations are not visible to all your friends and won’t appear on your Timeline. Learn more about using them here:
Adjusting Your Facebook Account Settings
As you use Facebook, you might want to adjust your account settings, which manage things like your password and notifications. Updating these settings is optional and can be done at any time.
How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account
If you choose to stop using Facebook, you can easily deactivate your account, which hides all your information from others, including your Timeline, posts, and photos. You can reactivate your account at any time and restore your previous content if you decide to return.
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