Par
Playlists
Pieslēgties
Exploring Your Digital Shadow

youth workers and youth work managers

This activity invites youth workers and youth work managers to explore and understand their digital footprints in the context of youth work.

Through this process, participants visualize and analyze the information they leave online, reflecting on its impact on their professional image and reputation.

By completing this activity, you will:
  • Map and visualize your personal or professional digital footprint.
  • Analyze the implications of your digital footprint on your youth work.
  • Gain insights into how your online presence is perceived by others.


Get inspired

Your digital footprint is the collection of data you leave behind as you use the internet. It includes everything from social media posts and online searches to website subscriptions and e-commerce transactions. These elements collectively shape your online presence and can significantly impact your professional reputation within youth work.
Whether you're a youth worker interacting with young people online, or a manager establishing digital strategies, understanding your digital footprint is crucial for responsible and effective engagement.
Digital footprints as reputation


Take action: activities for different roles

Explore the following role-specific activities to enhance your understanding of digital footprint management within the organisation:
  • Youth workers can participate in the "Digital Shadow Mapping" activity, visually representing their online interactions and reflecting on their potential impact on youth.
  • The "Reputation Analysis" activity allows youth work managers to assess their organization's digital footprint and strategize for positive online presence.
  • Involve young people in discussions about responsible digital footprint creation and management.


Claim open badge recognition

Upon completing the activity, participants can claim digital badges recognizing their ability to:
  • Identify and map their digital footprint.
  • Reflect on the implications of their digital footprint on their professional reputation.
  • Communicate insights about responsible digital presence within youth work.


Who created this resource?

International youth work sessions on digital reflection and sharing practice inspired this activity. The Cities of Learning Network members facilitated this session to promote awareness on digital technologies' impact on youth work:
  • Awero, Lithuania (Project Lead)
  • Breakthrough Foundation, Netherlands
  • Curaçao Innovation & Technology Institute (CITI)
  • TiPovej! Zavod - Institute for Creative Society, Slovenia

Next steps:
Use the mapped digital footprints as a basis for group discussions on online safety and professional conduct. Create a resource guide on digital footprint management for youth workers and young people. Develop workshops on building a positive digital reputation within the youth work context.


Uzdevumi
Task no.1
Issued by organiser or scanning QR code
Participate in activity

Activity

Exploring Your Digital Shadow
Badgecraft vada tīmekļa infrastruktūru mācību pilsētām un reģioniem. Eiropas konsorcijs palīdz attīstīties platformai ar līdzfinansējumu ES programmā Erasmus+
Platforma
Mainīt valodu:
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union
SākumsKarteActivitiesPlaylists