This is a series of brief statements related to the Digital Tattoo site content. It can be run as a looped ppt. at a table or booth at an event or poster presentation. Could use a take-away with the same info for reference.

2. Disabling cookies on your web browser is a good idea.

3. Cookies are small pieces of code that track your online behavior but also make it convenient for you to do what you need to do online. Want to control your cookies? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/protect/

4. I control my online identity.

5. Your digital dossier is under construction long before you post your own content. Questions about your digital dossier? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/learn/get-informed/ your-digital-dossier/

6. Only my friends can see what I post on Facebook, and they know me so they won’t think I’m weird.

7. It’s not just your friends who are seeing you (or parts of you). It may also be their networks, and so on, and so on… Want to get control over who sees what? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/connect/ social-networks/

8. Cyberbullying isn’t a big issue.

9. Cyberbullying is on the rise, and even though it occurs mostly among school-aged students, responsible internet users of any age should know what to look for and how to put a stop to it. Want to learn more about online safety? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/connect/ cyberbullying/

10. Social networking is great but it doesn’t really help me learn.

11. When people explore ideas together through conversation, it can lead to creativity, innovation and social change - this is learning. Want to know more about collaborating? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/learn/get-informed/ networks-for-learning/

12. Portfolios? Aren’t those just fancy binders?

13. Online portfolios can showcase your “artifacts” (coursework, projects, artwork, written samples, and web design) and impress potential employers. Want to see a sample? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/work/ want-a-job/e-portfolios/

14. I did a great research project that I want to share, but I can’t because I don’t have my own website.

15. UBC’s informational repository is called cIRcle. You can add your work there and learn first hand about the process of publishing your work. Want to know more about cIRcle? http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/publish/ circle-publish-at-ubc/