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Is There a Real You?
Is There a Real You?
On a blank sheet of paper journal your thoughts to the question below...
On a blank sheet of paper journal your thoughts to the question below...
Is the you that people see online the real you? Why or why not?
Is the you that people see online the real you? Why or why not?
Is there a real me?
Is there a real me?
Reflect and discuss with a partner..
Is there a part of who you are that doesn't ever change? Your personality, your family role, etc.?
Are there parts of you that can change? Due to circumstances, who's around you, etc.?
Both online and in real life, we show different sides of ourselves at different times. For example, with friends or family, we might share details about our personal likes and hobbies; while with people we don't know so well, we might only share more general information. Being online and using social media gives us the opportunity to curate what we share with people.
Both online and in real life, we show different sides of ourselves at different times. For example, with friends or family, we might share details about our personal likes and hobbies; while with people we don't know so well, we might only share more general information. Being online and using social media gives us the opportunity to curate what we share with people.
Curate
Curate
Curate means selecting, organizing, and looking after a collection of photos, writings, or other artifacts.
We do this online when we choose what photos, videos, posts, and details we choose to make public or share with specific groups of people. These decisions about curation can be different for everyone.
We do this online when we choose what photos, videos, posts, and details we choose to make public or share with specific groups of people. These decisions about curation can be different for everyone.
Watch the video and reflect..
Watch the video and reflect..
Which perspectives stood out to you in the video?
Which perspectives stood out to you in the video?
Which did you agree or disagree with? Why?
Which did you agree or disagree with? Why?
What are some connections between your real self and the self that you show online?
What are some connections between your real self and the self that you show online?
Questions to consider:
How much do you feel influenced by what you see online? From your friends? From "influencers"?
How much of what you post and share online do you feel represents a core or essential part of who you are?
How much do you use your online presence to explore new things or "try on" different ways of being?
There are many ways to think about your real self and your curated self, and how the two may or may not be related.
There are many ways to think about your real self and your curated self, and how the two may or may not be related.
It's important to recognize that being online presents opportunities to express yourself and to see the self-expression of others.
It's important to recognize that being online presents opportunities to express yourself and to see the self-expression of others.
In what way can being online influence your identity?
In what way can being online influence your identity?
Activity
Activity
Exploring Digital Selves
Exploring Digital Selves
Complete part 1 with a partner. (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
Directions:
Directions:
Complete Part 1 on the Exploring Digital Selves worksheet with a partner.
Choose TWO resources listed below and take notes in the Exploring Digital Selves worksheet on page 2.
Choose TWO resources to review:
Choose TWO resources to review:
How do people's curated selves compare to their real selves? What is your reaction to these resources?
How do people's curated selves compare to their real selves? What is your reaction to these resources?
Here are some examples:
Here are some examples:
"Are You Living an Insta Lie? Social Media Vs. Reality":
People's Instagram posts do not represent their real lives.
They post things that they're not really doing, like pretending to go for a bike ride or eating healthy.
People also misrepresent their friendships and relationships.
"I Have 2 Million Followers but No Friends"
Showing a glamorous and perfect life online can sometimes hide loneliness and sadness in real life.
Only showing beautiful pictures can make others jealous and make it hard for others to relate to them in real life.
"Our Digital Selves Official Teaser #4"
We can use avatars to play as different parts of ourselves or to be as we see ourselves.
We can use our online selves to experiment with different types of self-expression.
We can use avatars to help manage our disabilities and confront ableism.
Does it match your experience? Do you see it as a benefit or a drawback?
My Avatar
My Avatar
Complete Part 2 in the Exploring Digital Selves worksheet.
Directions:
Directions:
Complete Part 2 by using the avatar-creator app Avachara to create an avatar of your real and curated self.
Your real self: parts of you that you feel are core to your identity, that make you who you are.
Your curated self: parts of you that you choose to show through your online presence (social media, etc.).
If you don't have access, you can hand-draw your avatar on a blank sheet of paper.
Which parts of your avatar represent your real and curated selves?
Which parts of your avatar represent your real and curated selves?
Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz
Family Tips
Family Tips
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
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