We have finally reached the end of this course and I believe
this is the correct moment to reflect what I have learnt from this course. In
terms of what I have learned about building a positive digital footprint, I
learned that having a positive digital footprint is important for both the workforce
and how you want to be perceived on the internet. When using the internet, it’s important to
note that it is very transparent. Due to this transparency, it is important to
know that whatever you put onto the web may be seen by others, so you must make
sure that you are only sharing information you want people to see. All of this
falls in line with having a positive digital footprint. To have a positive
digital footprint, understanding and being able to control what you share to
the web is important.
In terms of what I have learned about digital citizenship
and how it could be used to promote quality online interactions with others, I believe that everyone should know their digital rights and responsibilities. When
making interactions with others, one should treat that person with respect, not
provide falsified information, and not perpetrate their privacy. Knowing and
understanding this will help a digital citizen make better online interactions.
As a digital citizen I will take the effort to promote
appropriate behavior to others. I will do this by informing them about their
digital rights and responsibilities. Often many negative behaviors are seen on
the web due to the fact that people are uncertain what are their rights or responsibilities.
Letting others know about their right to privacy and ownership is just one of
many rights and responsibilities I would inform these individuals. An individual
who has a strong grasp of their digital right and responsibility is taking the
correct steps to becoming a positive digital citizen. I found various websites that explain our
rights and responsibilities very clearly. Understanding these rights will allow
appropriate use of the internet.
As a digital citizen I will give it my best effort to help
others develop knowledge to work and live in a digital society appropriately by
informing them about tools and sites. I believe guiding them to sites on the
internet about how to live appropriately is key. In addition I will try my best
to be there to help them enforce the lifestyle. I believe following online
communities are important. These communities will help individuals enforce an
appropriate lifestyle and educate them about the topic.
Well guys, that was my final post. Thank you following along
with me on this adventure and all the best.
