1. Private Today, Public Tomorrow
Lesson on the Unintended Consequences of Sharing

2. Essential Question
How can you respect the privacy of yourself and others online?

3. Learning Objectives
Consider the possible benefits and risks of sharing information online
Recognize the importance of context in posting or viewing online images
Understand what choices you need to make to protect the privacy of others

4. Discuss
Why do you think things posted online tend to persist, even when you prefer they didn’t?
What kinds of things might be good for your reputation in the future if they are posted online now?
What kinds of things might be harmful?

5. A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
What do you think this saying means?
How does this apply to pictures you post online?

6. Consider This Picture
What are some possible captions that would make this photo inappropriate to post?
What are some possible captions that would be appropriate?

7. Discuss This Status
Elliot Johnson 7 hours ago Thanks for all the birthday wishes everybody! It feels great to be 17. This weekend was crazy. Brian and I went on a camping trip with my older bro and some of his college friends. Brian knew about a trail that was closed off to hikers. A park ranger found us, but we lied and just said we were lost. The best part about the weekend? Drinking beer with the boys!
What are some phrases that could negatively impact Elliot or Brian’s reputation?

8. Worksheet
You will receive a worksheet with an article that you will read, then answer the questions that are on the back of the worksheet.
We will discuss the material as a class

9. Think Before You Post
Get into groups and make a list of questions that someone should ask themselves before posting something online (about themselves or someone else)
We will go over these as a class and have a discussion