The Future of

Student’s
Technology Use,
Privacy, +
Digital Footprints
Hailey Busch and Nathaniel Bloom
Why should we protect children’s privacy
online and reduce their digital footprints?
● Digital footprints have become increasingly complex and now
encompass a host of our online history
● Posts and now public information will follow children long
after it is shared
● Digital footprints cannot be erased and are becoming easier
for all to access
● May affect children's future job opportunities, relationships,
privacy, and reputation as they get older
 ● Increases engagement
● Provides equal access to
information for all
Technology ● Allows students to collaborate
in new ways with their peers
in the ● Builds the students online
portfolio
Classroom ● Allows students to become
digitally literate
● Increased understanding of
different cultures and global
issues
 Implications of Increased Technology Use
● Can be a distraction
● Cause the students to become
dependent on it
● Lack of interaction with others
● Privacy and online safety risks
○ Cyber bullying
○ Vulnerable to unwanted
interactions
● Lack of adequate adult supervision
Recommendations for Educators
● Teach digital literacy and online safety
before students are given access
○ Internet etiquette, digital footprints,
cyberbullying
● Minimise students time online
● Implement content filters and programs
such as GoGuardian to restrict and
monitor student activity
● Help students build a positive online
presence and footprint
 Navigating a Path Forward
● Students must understand the risks
of having an online presence and
footprint
● Educators and parents must be
proactive about giving children
online access
● Limit excessive and unnecessary
time on technology
● Adequately prepare children for the
future, as we increasingly become
dependent on technology