When this course began, we were asked to look for evidence of our digital footprint. Initially, I found that my digital footprint was very limited and only relative to my web page for my school district and blogs or presentations that I created in recent classes for my graduate coursework. I also found that there is a lot of private information that is made public without my consent, out on the "world wide web".
Having had the opportunity to explore new Web 2.0 tools and engage in using them, I can say that my digital footprint is changing and expanding. I now have a YouTube channel and one video of my review of Seesaw, a Web 2.0 tool that allows students and teachers to create digital journals/portfolios. I view Twitter more as a resource tool, in which I can connect with specific groups that have my same interests to gather ideas for my profession. Having access to social bookmarking tools and aggregated pages, I can easily organize all of the social media or websites that I use frequently into one place.
As my digital footprint continues to expand, I must be aware of the information I send and receive. I must ensure that information is viable to my profession and personal well-being. As my students began using Web 2.0 tools more, I want to caution them to be aware of their digital footprint and how it can shape other's perspective of who they are. There should always be a clear focus and objective for using a tool. Once information is placed on the web, it stays there.
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