Objective: 

Students will create a poster series that demonstrates their understanding of ethical responsibility in sharing images and art online. They will explore the balance between publicly sharing creative work and protecting personal information, identifying situations where privacy may be more valuable than publicity.

Materials Needed: 

• Poster paper 

• Markers, art supplies

• Scenario cards with different online sharing situations (e.g., sharing a personal photo, posting a public art piece).

Steps:

• Introduction: 

  • Begin with a discussion on the importance of ethical responsibility in sharing art and images online, including the potential risks and benefits. 

  • Explain the concepts of privacy, security, and ethical sharing in digital spaces.

• Scenario Analysis: 

  • Distribute scenario cards that describe situations involving online sharing. 

  • In pairs, students discuss each scenario and decide if the information should be made public or kept private, considering potential risks such as privacy concerns or social impact.

• Poster Creation: 

  • Each pair designs a poster that represents guidelines for ethical and secure sharing of images and information online. Their posters include tips like “Think Before You Post,” “Protect Personal Information,” and examples of when it’s safe to share publicly.

• Presentation and Reflection: 

  • Pairs present their posters to the class, explaining the guidelines they included. 

  • Lead a discussion on how these guidelines help balance creative expression with online safety and ethical responsibility.

Equity and Access: 

Provide sample scenarios and templates for students who may need help with generating ideas or poster layout.

Real-World Application: 

Connect this project to social media usage, discussing how artists and individuals use privacy settings and make conscious choices about sharing personal and public content online.

CS Practice(s): 

• Communicating about Computing: Students communicate responsible practices for sharing content online, balancing security and privacy with creative sharing.

Standard(s): 

• CA Arts 7.VA.CR.2.2

• CA CS 6-8.IC.24

Objective: 

Students will create a digital art portfolio using a presentation or website-building platform. Through this process, they will learn to balance public sharing with privacy and security, identifying the types of personal information that should remain private and practicing ethical responsibility when posting creative work online.

Materials Needed: 

• Computers or tablets

• Access to a presentation or website-building tool (e.g., Google Slides, Adobe Express, or Canva)

• Scenario cards about sharing online

• Guidelines for ethical sharing practices.

Steps:

• Introduction: 

  • Begin with a class discussion on ethical responsibility in sharing personal work online. 

  • Introduce privacy and security concerns, explaining how to make thoughtful choices about what information to share publicly.

• Portfolio Setup: 

  • In pairs, students discuss which artwork they would like to include in their portfolio and what information they’ll choose to share about each piece. 

  • Encourage them to use fictitious details for practice if including personal information is required.

• Scenario Analysis and Privacy Settings: 

  • Provide students with scenario cards that outline various situations, such as sharing an art piece with full details versus an anonymous post. 

  • Students analyze the risks and benefits of each, considering how privacy settings could help.

• Building the Portfolio: 

  • Students create their digital portfolios, using platform privacy settings where available. 

  • They add titles, brief descriptions, and only necessary details about each artwork, ensuring no personal data is included.

• Presentation and Reflection: 

  • Pairs present their portfolios to the class, explaining how they balanced sharing their work with protecting their privacy. 

  • Lead a discussion on responsible sharing practices and encourage students to think about how these skills apply to their broader online presence.

Equity and Access: 

Provide step-by-step guides for using the presentation or website tools, as well as privacy setting tips for students who need additional support.

Real-World Application: 

Relate this project to professional digital portfolios used by artists, discussing how they choose what to make public and how they protect personal data.

CS Practice(s): 

• Communicating about Computing - Students make informed choices about sharing personal information online and apply privacy practices to protect their digital art portfolios.

Standard(s): 

• CA Arts 7.VA.CR.2.2

• CA CS 6-8.IC.24