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Curated Lives

How can I create a social media presence that represents the real me?

Grade

10

Time

50 mins.
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Objectives

  • Describe how their curated self may or may not represent their real self.
  • Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of representing different parts of their real self online.
  • Create an avatar that represents both their real and curated selves.

Vocabulary Show definitions

curate
curate – selecting, organizing, and looking after a collection of photos, writings, or other artifacts
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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Topics

Digital Footprint & Identity Digital Citizenship & Literacy
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.

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50 mins.
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