Digital Privacy Detective
Research Mentor(s)
Dr. Caroline Hardin
Description
Digital privacy can be described as the protection and distribution of an individual’s personal information at their own discretion. The concept of digital privacy is important to early childhood development and learning. With internet access being a reality of the digital age, and as children mature into adulthood it is vital that they learn the dos and don’ts when it comes to sharing their information online and navigating the ins and outs of the internet. Sharing of personal information can be both intentional and unintentional. With social media being at the forefront of many people’s everyday lives, the lines between what is okay to share and what may be harmful to share can appear blurred. When digital privacy education is emphasized and implemented into traditional education, children are better equipped to navigate social boundaries and understand more clearly their impact and the impact sharing their personal information online can have on themselves and on others. Digital Privacy Detective is a web game designed to educate and nurture the minds of our youth.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
May 2022
End Date
May 2022
Location
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Department
CSE - Science Education
Genre/Form
student projects; posters
Type
Image
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Digital Privacy Detective
Carver Gym (Bellingham, Wash.)
Digital privacy can be described as the protection and distribution of an individual’s personal information at their own discretion. The concept of digital privacy is important to early childhood development and learning. With internet access being a reality of the digital age, and as children mature into adulthood it is vital that they learn the dos and don’ts when it comes to sharing their information online and navigating the ins and outs of the internet. Sharing of personal information can be both intentional and unintentional. With social media being at the forefront of many people’s everyday lives, the lines between what is okay to share and what may be harmful to share can appear blurred. When digital privacy education is emphasized and implemented into traditional education, children are better equipped to navigate social boundaries and understand more clearly their impact and the impact sharing their personal information online can have on themselves and on others. Digital Privacy Detective is a web game designed to educate and nurture the minds of our youth.