Computer Technology

Personal Information on the Web

Complete the exercise by answering the questions below and uploading this worksheet to the Drop Box.

Google your name, examine your Facebook page (or other media sites you are a member of), look at your friend’s sites to find references to you.

Find 3 examples of “things” that are on the internet about you (i.e. photos, a comment you made, a video, groups that you are a member of, any public records, etc.)

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* Item 1 description and location: Photos from my birthday on Facebook.

* Would you like your family, future employer, children (or future children) to see this item (yes/no)?

* What does this item say about you? It suggests that I am: This item shows that I love to hang out with my friends and family and have a fun time.

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* Item 2 description and location: Video of me at a concert on Instagram.

* Would you like your family, future employer, children (or future children) to see this item (yes/no)?

* What does this item say about you? It suggests that I am: I love going to concerts and enjoying music with my best friends.

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* Item 3 description and location: Old photos of my friends and I at WKU football homecoming.

* Would you like your family, future employer, children (or future children) to see this item (yes/no)?

* What does this item say about you? It suggests that I am: In the photos we were having a good time and making long lasting memories.

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What is the overall impression created by your digital footprint? Is it a positive or negative impression?

Were you surprised by anything you found about yourself on the...