Six Clicks

 Learning Intentions

  • In this assignment, students will view some videos to think through how much information can be found out about them online.


Key Vocabulary

  • Personal Identifiers - personal information about yourself that others can use without your consent or knowledge to steal your identity

Activity Activity

Introduction

In this activity, you will explore some resources to help you think through how much information can be found out online and privacy. How much information could be found out about you in 6 clicks? Have you left any personal identifiers on the net? 


Part 1 

Watch:


Discuss with a partner:

  • How has privacy changed over the years? (use evidence from the video)
  • Facebook, Twitter, and Google are some examples of companies that struggle with keeping your information 100% private because this information brings in money. What are you thoughts on this practice? What are some possible solutions


Part 2

Do you know the risks of posting inappropriate pictures, videos, or messages about yourself online? 

Watch:


Discuss

1. Why does Eduardo say he was two kinds of stupid?

2. What could Eduardo have done to prevent the pictures from getting out?

3. How do cell phones and social media play a role in how information travels?


(Always copy the info below and add to your assignment)

Assignment Assignment:

Watch the Six Clicks video below:


1. Using a web tool of your choice, create a Six Clicks presentation that contains the following information for each of you:

  1. Do a Google search on yourselves, using only SIX clicks, what kinds of information can you find about yourself? (One slide for each group member)
  2. Share your thoughts: What are your thoughts/feelings on what you found after six clicks? 
  3. Sure you can choose not to avoid using anything online, but what are 4 ways those who are online can protect themselves? (use the internet to search for ways to protect your privacy online, include links to your resources)

2. Submit your presentation here

REMEMBER: Make sure to READ ALL instructions before starting the assignment. When you are finished with the assignment, be sure that it has been saved in the correct folder in Google Drive shared with your instructor.