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Put simply, a digital footprint is what your students would see if they Googled themselves. And whether or not they know it, each of them has a footprint online. A digital footprint is made up of both passive information about Internet use and actively volunteered content.

Establishing a positive digital footprint involves more than educating our students about what they should choose to keep offline. We should also be teaching them what to publish to improve their digital image.

effective uses of student blogs engage others in meaningful conversations.

the driving force behind teen use of digital tools is the desire to connect with one another:

Who owns the material and it’s components when it’s published?

How can schools not only inform but encourage the school community to start using licensing and working safely to avoid being prosecuted?

Understanding what is and isn;t ok is a crucial skill for all to learn and I hope this information helps schools get more confident with publishing material online.