1. Identity Who Are You?

2. Who are you? How do I know about you?

3. Your identity is all of the things that makes you “You”

4. When we meet, I can see you and hear you.

5. I learn about you by looking at you and talking to you. But I learn more about you than just what you tell me. Your tone of voice and body language help me understand your meaning.

6. If we meet again I will recognize you by your name, your face, and your voice.

7. I know your “identity” because I have seen you and talked to you.

8. But what if I “met” you on the computer, online. How would I know you then?

9. I would only know what you chose to tell me, what you chose to show me.

10. What are some ways that you reveal your identity online? Email address

11. Your email address can tell about you. mommom2bela@gmail.com This woman is a grandmother to 4 children whose names begin with B, E, L, and A bcal125@aol.com This man is a Battalion Chief for the Fire Department, his first name is Al and his first badge number was 125 alexanderj529@hotmail.com This person’s child is Alexander James and he was born on May 29 rebeccadoyle@rocketmail.com This girl’s name is Becky Doyle skaterkid16ga@verizon.net This boy is a 16 year old skateboarder from Georgia

12. What are some ways that you reveal your identity online? Email address Screen name

13. Your screen name can tell about you. lilydog49 Daddysgirl1999 soccerstar2000 footballguy12 tinydancer sweetthing14

14. What are some ways that you reveal your identity online? Email address Screen name Posting a photo of yourself

15. Sharing a photo of yourself online is nice, but may not be a safe thing to do.

16. What are some ways that you reveal your identity online? Email address Screen name Posting a photo of yourself Filling out forms to sign up for websites

17. Some websites ask you for personal information when you sign up as a member of that site.

18. What are some ways that you reveal your identity online? Email address Screen name Posting a photo of yourself Filling out forms to sign up for websites How you act or communicate online

19. If you email or chat online, the things you say and how you say them can show your identity and personality.

20. How do you handle all this “identity” stuff?

21. Never give away too much information about yourself.

22. Be polite and kind to people you email. If you are nasty and mean, people will think bad things about you even it isn’t true.

23. You want to show a pleasant online personality. How you act online is the only way people will know you.

24. The most important thing to remember: If a site, picture, words, message, or email makes you scared or uncomfortable, TELL AN ADULT!!!

25. Stay safe and be smart! The End…