8th Grade Social Media & Digital Footprints Common Sense Media

What are the three Rings of Responsibility you should consider when you use social media?

• Inside, Outside, Outer space

• Me, Myself, I

• Self, Community, World

Chloe is posting to her social media account some pictures from the school’s dance last night. In one of the photos her friend Jordan is acting pretty silly. What is her responsibility to Jordan?

• Post the photos and add Jordan’s name.

• Ask Jordan for permission before posting the photo.

• Text the photo to all of her friends, but don’t post it online.

Ethan thought it was funny to post a video of him pulling a prank on his little brother. He said a bowl of mayonnaise was a bowl of vanilla pudding. His little brother hates mayonnaise and was really upset when he put a spoonful in his mouth, expecting pudding. Ethan had some friends respond to the video, saying it was actually kind of mean. Ethan regretted what he posted. What is this an example of?

• Rings of Responsibility

• Oversharing

• Social footprint