Managing Digital Footprint jss 3 plan

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LESSON PLAN

Subject:	Digital Technologies
Class:	JSS 3
Term:	Second Term
Week:	9
Topic:	Managing Digital Footprint
Duration:	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date/Period:	________________________

Instructional Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define digital footprint.
2. Identify the two main types of digital footprints.
3. Explain the importance of managing a digital footprint.
4. Identify factors that influence a person's online presence.
5. Describe ways of creating and maintaining a positive digital footprint.
6. Explain how a digital footprint can affect reputation and future opportunities.

Instructional Materials

• Computer system or smartphone.
• Internet connection, where available.
• Charts showing examples of positive and negative online behaviour.
• Sample social media posts and online profiles.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Previous Knowledge

Students have basic knowledge of social media, internet communication and online privacy and protection.

Reference Materials

• JSS 3 Digital Technologies lesson note on Managing Digital Footprint.
• Teacher's instructional materials on responsible internet use.

Presentation

Stage/Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
Introduction 10 minutes	The teacher asks students what information they have shared online, such as photographs, comments, videos or educational projects. The teacher explains that online activities can leave records and introduces the topic.	Students mention examples of online activities and discuss how these activities may leave information about them on the internet.
Step 1: Meaning of Digital Footprint 10 minutes	The teacher defines digital footprint and explains that it is the trail of information and records left through internet use. Examples include social media posts, comments, emails and online forms.	Students define digital footprint and identify examples of information that may form part of it.
Step 2: Types of Digital Footprints 15 minutes	The teacher explains active and passive digital footprints. Active footprints result from deliberate actions such as publishing posts, while passive footprints may be recorded through activities such as website tracking.	Students distinguish between active and passive digital footprints and give examples of each.
Step 3: Importance of Managing Digital Footprints 15 minutes	The teacher explains how digital footprints can affect privacy, reputation, safety, school life and future opportunities. The teacher discusses how online information may influence the impressions people form about others.	Students identify benefits of managing their digital footprints and discuss possible consequences of irresponsible online behaviour.
Step 4: Creating a Positive Digital Footprint 15 minutes	The teacher explains practical steps, including thinking before posting, communicating respectfully, sharing educational content, protecting personal information, checking privacy settings and respecting other people's privacy.	Students list responsible online practices and suggest ways to create a positive online presence.
Step 5: Reviewing an Existing Digital Footprint 5 minutes	The teacher explains how to review public profiles, search for one's name, check old posts and request removal of inappropriate content where possible. The teacher notes that deleting a post may not remove every copy.	Students suggest ways of improving an existing online presence.
Class Activity 5 minutes	The teacher presents examples of positive and negative online activities and asks students to identify which actions may create a positive or negative digital footprint.	Students classify the examples and explain their choices.
Evaluation and Conclusion 5 minutes	The teacher asks questions to assess understanding, corrects misconceptions and summarises the lesson.	Students answer the questions and mention ways of managing their digital footprints responsibly.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is a digital footprint?
2. Explain the difference between active and passive digital footprints.
3. State four reasons for managing a digital footprint.
4. Mention five ways of creating a positive digital footprint.
5. How can a digital footprint affect a person's reputation and future opportunities?
6. Why might deleting an online post not remove every copy of it?

Assignment

1. Explain the two main types of digital footprints and give three examples of each.
2. Write ten practical steps students can take to maintain a positive digital footprint.
3. Describe three possible consequences of irresponsible online behaviour.

Board Summary

• Digital footprint: The trail of information and records left through online activities.
• Active digital footprint: Information deliberately shared or created online.
• Passive digital footprint: Information recorded through online activities, sometimes automatically.
• Importance: Protects privacy, supports a positive reputation and helps reduce online risks.
• Positive footprint: Think before posting, communicate respectfully and share useful content.
• Footprint management: Review profiles, check privacy settings and remove inappropriate content where possible.

Conclusion

The teacher concludes that every online activity may contribute to a person's digital footprint. Students should manage their online presence responsibly by protecting private information, respecting others and sharing appropriate content.

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