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Online reputation

I understand what is meant by the term online reputation and can identify steps to build or protect my online reputation.

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Online reputation

I understand what is meant by the term online reputation and can identify steps to build or protect my online reputation.

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Key learning points

  1. A person’s online reputation is how they are regarded online.
  2. Information we share online is often split across multiple platforms.
  3. Many people are not aware of the extent of their online reputation, or the ways in which it could be used against them.

Keywords

  • Reputation - the opinion people have about someone or something

  • Digital footprint - a trail of data you leave behind when you use the internet

  • Privacy settings - controls that let you manage the visibility of your personal data and activities online

Common misconception

You cannot protect your online reputation.

There are many ways that you can protect your online reputation. The main way to do this is ensure you think about what you put online in the first place in the same way as you present yourself in real life.


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Discuss with pupils how they present themselves in real life. Ask if this is different as to how they behave online. It is important for pupils to understand how actions online affect a person's reputation in the same way that real world actions do.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What does prevention mean in the context of online safety?
Correct answer: stopping something from happening
allowing malware to spread
ignoring phishing emails
increasing internet speed
Q2.
How can phishing emails be identified?
They always come from trusted sources.
Correct answer: They often contain suspicious links.
They are always sent by antivirus software.
They never ask for personal information.
Q3.
What is the purpose of antivirus software?
to create targeted ads
to access the Dark Web
to send phishing emails
Correct answer: to protect against malware
Q4.
What is one way to prevent malware infections?
download files from unknown sources
use strong passwords
Correct answer: install and update antivirus software
share passwords securely
Q5.
What is the main risk of using public Wi-Fi?
It’s too slow.
Correct answer: It can expose your data to hackers.
It doesn’t allow streaming.
It’s free to use.
Q6.
Why is it important to protect your personal data online?
to increase internet speed
to block malware
to access the Dark Web
Correct answer: to prevent it from being used in phishing or targeted ads

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is an online reputation?
a type of malware
a secure way to share data
Correct answer: the opinion people have about someone online
a method for blocking phishing emails
Q2.
What is a digital footprint?
Correct answer: a trail of data left behind when using the internet
a type of malware
a secure password
a method to block targeted advertising
Q3.
What is one way to protect your online reputation?
share personal information publicly
Correct answer: use privacy settings to limit who can see your posts
ignore your digital footprint
post offensive comments online
Q4.
Why is it important to have a good reputation online?
It improves your internet speed.
It prevents malware infections.
It blocks phishing emails.
Correct answer: It helps build trust and opportunities with others.
Q5.
Why do some people believe it is not possible to protect their online reputation?
Correct answer: they are unaware of the tools and strategies available
online reputation is not important
it is illegal to manage your online presence
online reputation cannot be influenced by your actions
Q6.
Match the action with its purpose:
Correct Answer:use privacy settings,limit who can see your personal data by changing the software settings

limit who can see your personal data by changing the software settings

Correct Answer:review your digital footprint,understand your online presence

understand your online presence

Correct Answer:post positive content,build a good online reputation

build a good online reputation

Correct Answer:avoid oversharing,protect your personal data

protect your personal data