Post Now, Regret Later?
Posting something as a joke that could offend others can damage this
What is your reputation?
A private account only protects you from strangers, not from this group of people
Who are your followers (or people you know)?
Schools, colleges, and employers may evaluate this beyond your application
What is your online presence?
A friend posts something questionable. The most responsible action is this
What is advising them to take it down?
This term refers to all traces of your activity online over time
What is a digital footprint?
Deleting a post doesn’t guarantee this won’t happen
What is someone taking a screenshot?
The moment you send a message, you lose control over this
What is who sees it (or where it goes)?
One inappropriate post can impact opportunities in this area of your life
What is college, jobs, or future opportunities?
You’re in a group chat where others are talking negatively about someone. The safest move is this
What is not participating (or leaving)?
Your digital footprint includes visible posts and this less obvious activity
What are messages, likes, or comments?
This is something you should think about before posting anything online
What is “Will I regret this later?” (or “Would I want everyone to see this?”)
Even in a “trusted” group chat, your messages are vulnerable to this action
What is being screenshotted (or shared)?
When private conversations are exposed, the biggest consequence is often this
What is damage to your reputation (or trust)?
Someone asks you to share a private screenshot. The ethical decision is this
What is refusing (or not sharing)?
These decision-makers may review your online behavior before giving you opportunities
Who are colleges, employers, or coaches?
Posting while emotional often leads to this
What is regret (or drama/bad decisions)?
The biggest mistake people make with “close friends” lists or private stories is assuming this
What is that everyone there is trustworthy?
Even content from years ago can resurface due to this digital reality
What is permanence of the internet?
You realize something you posted could harm your future. The smartest response is this
What is taking accountability (or removing it and addressing it)?
The internet’s ability to store and resurface information makes your content this
What is permanent (or long-lasting)?
This version of you might be affected by what you post today
Who is your future self?
The safest mindset when posting or messaging online is to assume your content could become this at any time
What is public?
In real cases, students have lost major opportunities due to this type of behavior
What is inappropriate online behavior?
When faced with a risky online situation, the best long-term approach is this
What is thinking before acting (or considering consequences)?
Managing your digital footprint requires consistently doing this before posting
What is thinking critically (or thinking ahead)?