Online Sources
This is false or misleading information shared—intentionally or not— which can spread quickly on social media, group chats, videos, and memes.
What is Misinformation?
This is the trail of data you leave behind every time you use the internet—social media posts, likes, comments, searches, emails, purchases, etc.
What is a Digital Footprint?
This is stepping away from the constant use of digital technology—such as apps, email, texting, and social media
What is a digital detox
This is a way you can identify misinformation (multiple answers accepted)
What is
Checking the Source
Looking for Unfair Bias
Cross-Checking Information
Reading Beyond the Headline
Watching for Edited Photos/Videos
This is a way you can control who sees what you post (multiple answers accepted).
What is
Cleaning Up Accounts – Delete or archive old or questionable posts.
Checking Privacy Settings + Friends only settings
Separating Personal vs. Public profiles –
Using Secure Platforms
Blocking
Social media gives small bursts of this neurochemical through likes, comments, and follows. This can create a habit loop that makes it hard to stop scrolling.
What is Dopamine?
This is when content is used to manipulate attitudes, values, and knowledge.
What is Propaganda?
This is what is impacted based on how other people see and judge what you say, do, and share online. It’s built over time through your social media posts, comments, messages, photos, and even the things you like or follow.
What is Reputation or Digital Reputation?
This is when you compare your life to what you see on social media—like other people’s looks, achievements, relationships, or lifestyles—and start to feel like you’re not good enough.
What is the Comparison Trap?