The Power of Image

There are now more ways than ever before to create, edit and share images and videos online.

Did you know… On Instagram, photos showing faces are 38% more likely to get ‘likes’ than photos without faces Images and videos get 8,500 likes and 1,000 comments per second on Instagram 400 million snaps are sent on Snapchat each day 1.8 million images are uploaded to the internet every day 300 million photos are uploaded to Facebook every day

Why do people share images? To get noticed? (likes and followers) To share memories To show people what you are up to To raise awareness To boost confidence?

What’s in a selfie? Personal information A story? A message? A challenge? Creates an impression/affects online reputation An invitation to contact or comment? Geotagging data Reality or fantasy?

Think about the images you share online and remember … Online Conduct Think about the images you share online and remember … Advice Think before you post Think about how your photos affect others Build a positive online reputation Use privacy settings on social media Remember you are only as private as your most public friend

Is seeing always believing?

Is seeing always believing? Real selfie Edited selfie Hair colour changed Face shape made slimmer Skin smoothed out Eyes are whiter Makeup added

Think about the images you are seeing online and remember … Online Conduct Think about the images you are seeing online and remember … Advice Critical thinking is key Question what you are seeing online and why someone might have posted it If what you are seeing online is affecting how you feel then it is important to talk to someone, like a parent or teacher

Is all as it seems?

Online Contact Think about the messages and comments you receive online after sharing an image and remember… Advice Think about the personal information you might be sharing in your images Check geotagging and geolocation settings Think about motive behind the message – is it always clear? Report and block offensive images, messages or users Report contact any unwanted contact from adults online to CEOP via thinkuknow.co.uk

Next time you post an image online

Ask yourself … 1. Who saw this post at the time and who could see it now? 2. Would everyone understand the image or could it be misleading? 3. If it was about someone, would you have said it to their face? 4. If your post went viral would you be happy? 5. Are you happy for this to be part of your digital footprint?

Remember images are powerful. They can … Tell a story Send a message Provoke emotion Create a memory Use them wisely!

No, today is all about working together to make a change Can we do this on our own? No, today is all about working together to make a change So…

Be the change: Unite for a better internet

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