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Viral Posts & Online Reputations

How do our actions online impact others' reputations?

A single post can transform someone's reputation overnight. In this lesson, students will grapple with real ethical questions about digital responsibility as they explore the ripple effects of their online actions. By considering how digital footprints contribute to online reputations, students will discover the delicate balance between sharing authentic experiences and considering potential consequences. 

Objectives

  • Reflect on how our actions online can impact others' reputations
  • Consider the responsibilities we have for other people's online reputations

Vocabulary

First Impressions · Digital Footprint · Online Reputation
First Impressions the quick judgments or opinions we form when we first see or learn about something or someone
Digital Footprint all of the information online about a person, either posted by that person or others, intentionally or unintentionally
Online Reputation how people view a person, business, or organization based on the information about them that appears online
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Time
20 mins.

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