Post, Private, or Pass
You take a picture with friends at a LIFE event. Should you post, keep private, or pass?
Post!
You post a picture on your public instagram. Who can see it?
Anyone - even people you don't know
You posted a picture with someone, and they don't like it. What can you do?
Delete it (or crop them out!)
Which social media platform is the most popular among college students?
True or false: Using 😂 always means you are joking around.
False - it can be misread depending on context.
Pass.
You tag your school in a post. Who might see it besides friends?
Teachers, classmates, future employers, strangers.
You accidentally posted your phone number. What can you do?
Delete the post immediately and change your privacy settings.
You want to post a rant about a frustrating situation at work or school. What should you consider first?
Your post could be shared, it could affect your reputation, or lead to consequences at work/school.
Are employers allowed to look up your public social media when you apply for a job?
Yes! They can and often do.
You want to share a funny picture of your friend, but they don't know. What should you do?
Keep private (ask first!)
You post a story that disappears after 24 hours. Does it really go away?
No - nothing online is truly gone
Someone left a rude comment on your posts. What can you do?
You notice a classmate posted something sad. What's the best way to respond?
Send a private message instead of commenting publicly.
You send 👍 in response to a friend complaining. How might they interpret it?
As dismissive or uncaring, depending on tone
You're feeling upset and want to talk about a friend online. What should you do?
Pass.
Yes, they can screenshot or forward it
You said something hurtful in a comment. How can you fix it?
Delete and apologize
Why is sarcasm more difficult to detect when you're communicating online?
People can't hear your tone of voice or see your body language.
You're tagged in a post you didn't make. Why does it still affect your footprint?
Tags connect your name to the post - people may think you approve of it.
You post a TikTok that includes the name of the building you live in and your room number.
Private or pass (depending on if your profile is private or not!)
You post your location while you're out. Who can see where you are?
Anyone who follows or finds your account
You want to improve your digital footprint before applying to a job. What can you do?
Delete old/negative posts, adjust privacy settings, post positive content
What does it mean to "read the room" before posting online?
You post in a private group chat that later gets screenshotted and shared publicly. What's the lesson?
Anything you send digitally can be shared - private messages can become part of your public footprint.