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Digital Footprint

The University of Edinburgh

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If I Googled you, what would I find?
As we move around the online world we leave tracks and traces of our activity all the time: social media accounts, tagged images, professional presences, scraps of text, but also many artefacts we don't always realise we are leaving behind, or that others leave about us.  

In this course you will hear from a range of experts and you will have an opportunity to explore and reflect on your own online tracks and traces, to understand why your digital footprint is important. We will introduce you to some of the tools and approaches to effectively manage your online presence (or digital footprint).  

The course will focus on the different dimensions of a digital footprint, including developing an effective online presence, managing your privacy, creating opportunities for networking, balancing and managing professional and personal presences (eprofessionalism). By the end of this course (MOOC) you should be equipped to ensure that your digital footprint works for you, whether you want to be more private online, or are looking to create a more effective and impactful presence.  

You can also join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #DFMOOC and follow us @DFMOOC

We hope you enjoy the course!

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Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Skills you will gain

Digital Footprint
E-Professional
Social Media
Privacy

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Beginner Level

Approx. 8 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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Louise Connelly

E-Learning Developer

University of Edinburgh

54,673 Learners

2 Courses

Nicola Osborne

Digital Education Manager

EDINA, University of Edinburgh

18,900 Learners

1 Course

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The University of Edinburgh

Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been influencing the world, from Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, we are here to address tomorrow's greatest challenges. We do so with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships - both locally and globally.

Ranked in the top 50 universities in the world, the University of Edinburgh has been a leader in digital education since the earliest days of online learning. Embracing the technological and pedagogical opportunities of our digital age, the University provides an outstanding online distance learning experience as part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all. We offer free short online courses in a variety of subjects, all designed to build the skills of the global community, as well as degree-level education through our online masters programmes. Visit our website to browse our catalogue of online courses, and join our global network of 4 million learners to upskill and gain academic accreditation to boost your career. https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/online-learning

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

What makes an online presence effective?

In week 1 we provide information on how to engage with the course as well as our Twitter account, using #DFMOOC. This week, we will introduce you to the topic of Digital Footprint. There are a range of activities, videos and resources for you to work through. By the end of week 1, you will have the opportunity to critically reflect on your own online presence and consider how you can make better informed choices as well as setting appropriate personal goals around your digital footprint.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 37 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to the course and week 1 (Nicola Osborne)2mWhat is a digital footprint?1mThe Uncontainable Self - Part 1 (Nicola Osborne)8mThe Uncontainable Self and Professional Identity - Part 2 (Nicola Osborne)3mTaking Gaming Into Adulthood (Dr Jill MacKay)4mWho owns your data? - Part 1 (Nicola Osborne)5mWho Owns Your Data? - Part 2 (Nicola Osborne)4mWho Owns Your Data? - Part 3 (Nicola Osborne)6m

5 readings

How to use this course5mUsing social media on this course10mAbout week 15mStep 2: Search for yourself online10mWeek 1 Additional Resources15m

3 practice exercises

Step 1: Have you looked?30mStep 3: What did you find?30mWeek 1 graded quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Why does your digital footprint matter?

4 hours to complete

17 videos (Total 78 min), 5 readings, 3 quizzes

17 videos

Introduction to week 2 (Dr Louise Connelly)2mStep 2: Zeemap Activity - Review (Dr Louise Connelly)1mCreating an effective online presence (Dr Louise Connelly)7mDigital Footprints (Dr Rachel Buchanan)1mManaging your online presence (Interview with Dr Ben Marder)6mTag Review Function, Taking Control Back (Dr Ben Marder)1mOur Data, Our Rights (Interview with Prof. Lilian Edwards)4mDeath and Privacy (Interview with Prof. Lilian Edwards)6mData after death (Interview with Prof. Lilian Edwards)5mPrivacy Tips 1-6 (Nicola Osborne)4mPrivacy Tips 7-12 (Nicola Osborne)5mAudience online, time/longevity of data, visibility (Interview with David Brake)7mAudience (Interview with David Brake)3mTime (Interview with David Brake)7mOne piece of advice about managing your digital footprint3mWhat is digital citizenship?3mDigital citizenship for educators5m

5 readings

About week 25mStep 1: Map Activity: Introducing yourself and giving advice10mChecklist: creating an effective online presence5mDigital Footprint Action Plan10mWeek 2 Additional Resources15m

2 practice exercises

Reflective question: Privacy (non-assessed)30mWeek 2 graded quiz30m

Week3

Week 3

3 hours to complete

What does it mean to be an effective online professional?

This week, we examine the idea of a professional online presence and what this might mean for different people and professions. Understanding whether your personal and professional online presence should blur or be kept separate can be a challenge. We will hear from experts in Business, Nursing, Science, Education, and a Careers Consultant. They will provide useful advice on what you can do to make your online presence more professional and potentially help you with finding a job, standing out from the crowd, complying with professional bodies' guidelines, and much more. The activities, including the quizzes and peer assessment will help you to reflect on your own online presence. There will also be an opportunity to get advice from your peers and consider putting into action what you have learned during this course.

3 hours to complete

13 videos (Total 61 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz

13 videos

Welcome to week 3 (Dr Louise Connelly)1mProfessional networking online (Rebecca Valentine)7mRecruitment & business (Copil Yanez)7mStudent leaders and online presence (Tanya Lubicz-Nawrocka)3mProfessional bodies (Dr Louise Connelly)3mE-professionalism & Nursing - Part 1 (Interview with Sharon Levy)6mE-Professionalism & Nursing - Part 2 (Interview with Sharon Levy)4mThe E-Nurse (Interview with Sharon Levy)3mOnline Academic Presence (Dr Jill MacKay)4mAcademic presence: social sciences - part 1 (Interview with Dr Karen Gregory)4mAcademic presence: social sciences - Part 2 (Interview with Dr Karen Gregory)6mHow social media has been beneficial4mOne piece of advice about creating a professional online presence3m

6 readings

About week 310mActivity: draw your digital footprint (Gallery)10m5 Tips - creating an effective online presence (Rebecca Valentine)10mProfessional Bodies' Guidelines10mWeek 3 Additional Resources15mDigital Footprint Survey5m

1 practice exercise

Week 3 graded quiz30m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

by MAOct 15, 2017

It was a very good introductory course to raise awareness of the topic, but it can go a bit deeper into privacy topics. It has the time, potential and the teachers are very good as well.

by SBApr 21, 2020

Course is nice and well structured. Can be a bit more intense in trying to tell how privacy settings are to be made and their ramifications.

by ACDec 14, 2020

Is very complete course, I enjoyed a lot, make me think about the security of my social media accounts and provide a better footprint in the future.

by IKAug 10, 2017

This course is wonderful. It was very useful and interesting!

I will definitely recommend course "Digital Footprint" to everyone :)

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