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Student Social Media Best Practices ⟶ Your Digital Identity

Your Digital Identity

Learn how to make smart, kind choices online today so you can build a positive digital reputation that opens big doors for your future.

Your Digital Identity

Your Digital Footprint Matters!

Every time you post, comment, or share a picture online, you leave a digital footprint. Make sure your online choices show the absolute best version of you, for colleges and employers as well as future friends, classmates, and colleagues!

Align With Your Goals

Align With Your Goals

Use social media to highlight academic accomplishments — projects, concerts, science fairs, and community service.

Smart Engagement

Smart Engagement

Comment intelligently on articles and engage with experts on current events to build meaningful connections.

First Impressions

First Impressions

First impressions often come from an online search. Make sure yours tells the story you want others to see.

Leadership and Agency

Digital Agency is more than just following rules; it is about having the power and knowledge to navigate digital spaces safely and evaluate information critically. It empowers you to make a positive impact in your community.

Lead the Way

Lead the Way

  • Make a Difference: Leadership in the digital age means using your voice to help make big decisions for your school.
  • Be a Student Leader (SMOB): Represent all MCPS students and make sure your ideas are heard by the school board.
  • Help the Planet (SCAC): Use online platforms to lead campaigns and speak up for a cleaner, greener environment.
  • Join Student Government (SGA): Team up with student leaders from across the county to help change school policies for the better.
Strategies for Digital Leaders

Strategies for Digital Leaders

  • Think Critically: Don't just look at online content—always check where it came from and why it was made.
  • Be a Role Model: Show kindness and respect in every single post to keep our online classrooms safe for everyone.
  • Stand Up for Others: Speak up against cyberbullying and help your friends report it using tools like the CyberSafety dropbox.
Your Legacy Starts Now

Your Legacy Starts Now

Your digital actions are a reflection of your character. A true digital leader uses their "agency" to build a legacy of excellence, equity, and respect.