Digital Tattoo

Today, I attended a presentation conducted at the auditorium in Scarfe building at UBC.  The presenters discussed our roles as teacher candidates.  We are just a small step away from being teachers, therefore we need to "Think Like a Teacher!"

Several years ago, a student teacher in the United States was denied her teaching certificate for having posted a public image of her on a social networking website.  Here is a link of the story:
http://www.barbarafeldman.com/student-denied-teaching-degree-over-myspace-photo/

Social networking sites are popular amongst friends, acquaintances, co-workers, and family members,  however we do need to take into account that being a teacher places us in the public eye.  Whether you're in a grocery store, on the bus, you need to watch what you say and if you are ranting about your school life, it's better not to do it in public.  We all like gossip, but there is a time and a place for it.  Most importantly, we also need to watch and monitor what we and others post online. Because like a tattoo, once it's posted, it's permanent and is out there and your information could be seen by potential employers looking to hire you!

More information on digital tattoo:
http://www.barbarafeldman.com/student-denied-teaching-degree-over-myspace-photo/
http://collegechoicesforadults.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/have-you-checked-out-your-digital-tattoo/

Here are some sites how anyone is able to search you.
http://www.pipl.com
http://www.spezify.com
http://personas.media.mit.edu/personasWeb.html