Module 3: Digital Self Flashcards
What is the Digital Self?
The online representation of an individual’s identity, personality, and activities in the digital realm, encompassing elements such as online identity, digital personas, and the digital footprint.
What is Online Identity?
A digital/online profile created by individuals on websites, social media platforms, forums, and other online spaces, including usernames, profile pictures, and personal information.
What is a Digital Persona?
The persona individuals present online, including the content they share and the interactions they engage in.
What is a Digital Footprint?
Traces of activities that include the content people post, the websites they visit, and the data they share with online services.
What characterized the emergence of Online Identities in the 1990s?
Digital Self was primarily represented by usernames and basic profiles on platforms like AOL and early chat rooms, often separate from one’s offline persona.
What was significant about the Social Media Era in the 2000s?
The Digital Self became more intertwined with real-world identities as users shared personal information, photos, and updates.
How did the Selfie and Visual Culture of the 2010s impact the Digital Self?
The prevalence of smartphones and platforms like Instagram led to visual expression of the Digital Self through selfies and curated images.
What concerns arose regarding Privacy and Data Collection from the 2010s to 2020s?
Concerns about online privacy and the security of the Digital Self emerged due to vast amounts of personal data being collected.
What is Personal Branding?
The intentional creation and management of a unique and consistent public image for professional or personal purposes.
What is the difference between Online Privacy and Online Security?
Online privacy pertains to control over personal information, while online security focuses on protecting digital assets from threats.
What are some ways to maintain online privacy?
Use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, review privacy settings, limit data sharing, use encrypted communication, and beware of phishing.
What are some ways to maintain online security?
Install antivirus software, keep software updated, use a firewall, secure your network, practice safe browsing, and avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive tasks.
What is Digital Citizenship?
The responsible and ethical use of technology, promoting positive behavior while participating in the digital world.
What are the top victims of Cyberbullying and Harassment?
Youth, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, public figures, individuals with disabilities, and victims of domestic violence.
What are some impacts of the digital world on mental health?
Information overload, social comparison, fear of missing out, digital addiction, reduced face-to-face interaction, cyberbullying, and the need for digital detox.
