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Social Media and Digital Footprints: Our Responsibilities

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP | GRADE 8

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Essential Question

How does using social media affect

• ur digital footprint?

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How would you describe your experiences with social media, either for yourself or for people you know? Good, bad, or in the middle? Why? Directions:

• 1. Take a moment to think silently about this question.
• 2. Discuss your answer with a partner.
• 3. Would a volunteer like to share with the class?

WARM UP: REFLECT

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WATCH + DISCUSS

To watch this video on the Common Sense Education site, click here.

Discuss:

• What viewpoint in the video

do you agree with, and why? (Be specific.)

• What are some of the

drawbacks of social media use that teens brought up?

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Benefits of sharing:

• Communication: It's a way to stay in touch and stay connected

to friends and family.

• Expression: You can post your personal opinions and ideas

about important topics.

• Entertainment: It’s fun to share things you're interested in.
• Future: It's an opportunity to present a curated version of

yourself for the public or for colleges and employers.

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Drawbacks of sharing:

• Oversharing: when people share something they later regret
• Permanence: Embarrassing or regrettable posts, including

those that "disappear" (Snaps, Stories, etc.), become part of your permanent digital footprint, which might have a negative impact.

• Social pressure: When everyone else is posting, you feel

pressure to participate.

• Life balance: Managing multiple platforms and accounts

requires a lot of time.

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KEY VOCABULARY

Keep in mind, your digital footprint is all the information online about a person either posted by that person or

• thers, intentionally or unintentionally.

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