Final ADED 1P32 Blog Post

Hello all.

This marks the last assignment I have to compete in order to wrap up this school year before exams begin. At the beginning of this course, we learned about creating a positive digital footprint and were instructed to Google ourselves. As the course wraps up, we were instructed to do so again to see what our digital footprint looks like now. Due to the fact that I have a very common last name (Brown), there were no changes since the first time I completed this exercise. However, I do think that I have been conscious of creating a positive digital footprint through the tasks completed in the course and despite the fact that there are a lot of other Megan Browns in the world, this one definitely has worked hard to become a digital citizen and create a positive digital footprint!

Throughout this course, I have learned that by remembering the 9 elements of digital citizenship and practicing them, one is able to create a positive digital footprint. Essentially these 2 things go hand in hand. I have also learned that in order to promote quality online interactions with others, that understanding how to use digital tools (digital literacy), how to communicate online (digital communication), and understanding your digital rights and responsibilities are all necessary. Collaboration is often thought of as being something to be done through an in-person meeting. However, in the process of becoming a digital citizen, several tools were explored and used to make collaborating online just as easy as meeting in person.

As a digital citizen, in order to promote appropriate behaviours in others, it is important to share the knowledge that I have with others to help them improve and learn about the 9 elements of digital citizenship. It is also important to continue to strive to create a positive digital footprint in order to be a positive role model for other digital citizens. Sometimes it is important to refer back to websites' appropriate use pages or terms and conditions to remind yourself and others what information is shared with the world and what is considered inappropriate.

In order to help others develop knowledge to work and live in the digital society appropriately, the online blogging community can be used to share information about digital citizenship. Posting in online digital citizenship forums and sharing information via social media can also reach a larger audience to share these messages.

I look forward to continuing my journey in the digital world. I have really enjoyed blogging each week and hope to continue to do so as a form of journaling to reflect on my life experiences.


All the best!


Megan