{Edtech} Why students should have a positive digital footprint

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The “Best Footprint Forward” project explored what children know about digital footprints. Focus groups were made up of 33 children aged 10-12 years from three schools in regional NSW. Analysis of the focus groups reveals children have strategies to keep safe online, but they need further guidance on how to build a positive digital footprint.

Source: Why children should be taught to build a positive online presence

Also, in this day and age, lack of a digital footprint can be viewed as suspicious.

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