Monday, March 15, 2010

What digital legacy will i leave?

If I Google myself, like many people do, nothing really shows up. A link to my Facebook, a picture of me and my horse club, but that's about it. In this video, "Digital Dossier", I learned that your digital footprint is much more than what pops up on a search engine. Your digital identity starts when your born with pictures sent by relatives, and continues to grow even after your death. It spans from a search you did in school ten years ago to your location at this very moment via mobile GPS. I could be unconsciously leaving behind a negative digital record every time I use technology, and its frightening.

I want to be in control of the legacy I leave behind! When I was younger I probably made poor decisions using technology and it cant be erased. However, I can use positive actions to overwhelm negative ones and create a positive digital footprint. By Blogging online, making web pages and joining proactive groups I can flood my digital file with good information about myself. This will help me as a teacher to maintain my reputation and uphold status with students. I can be a positive influence on many students, and therefore need a positive digital legacy.
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