Curated Lives

Which of the following is NOT a way to express different things about yourself online?

• Posting creative videos showing your talents or things you love.

• Watching your favorite show when a new season comes out.

• Experimenting with different profile pictures.

• Sharing risky photos with strangers.

Which of the below statements best describes a social media influencer?

• Someone who posts on social media.

• Someone who has a lot of followers and tries to get others to use a particular product through social media posts.

• Someone who shares ads on social media.

• Someone who creates a lot of videos.

Alisha's motto is "always spread good vibes." When she uses Instagram, she sticks to her motto and posts only pictures of herself going on trips or doing fun activities, even when she is going through a hard time. Why might the self she curates on Instagram have a negative impact on her real self?

• ​​​​​​​Many people could like the content she posts on Instagram.

• She might struggle to seek the support of friends who assume her life is always great.

• She could influence other people to start using her motto.

Imagine you have a younger sibling or cousin who is new to social media. What advice would you give about deciding what types of things to post?

• Post anything you want—it doesn't matter.

• Make sure you share only updates about cool or exciting things you are doing.

• Consider whether your posts represent the self you want to share with the world.

• Share only things that will make other people feel happy.

How confident are you in knowing the benefits and drawbacks of curating your online self?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I don't feel confident.