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WorksheetsThink Before You Post
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why is it important to think before you post?
The posts can not be truly deleted
It can hurt or embarrass others
It can disrupt your future
It can embarrass you or your family
Scenario: Julie found out that while the manager was interviewing her, he was looking at her Instagram page on his laptop. Julie did not get the job. Why do you think this is?
The manager didn't like Julie's hair
the manager didn't need to hire Julie anymore
The manager saw something offensive on Julie's Instagram
Scenario: Sam, Rodrick, and Kevin are playing around and think it might be fun to post a threat to the school on their snap chat account. What could happen to them if they post this content?
Expulsion from school
Arrested for making threats
Disappointing or embarrassing themselves and their family
Missing out on important school events
Is the internet a good outlet to express your frustration or anger?
Yes, it can help me express myself
No, the internet isn't the best outlet for this.
Scenario: You want to post a revealing photo, but your friends advise you not to. Should you ignore them?
Yes, you should be able to post what you want.
No, once a photo or video is on the internet it is available to everyone
What questions should you ask yourself before you post to social media?
Would this harm me or anyone else in any way?
Does everyone need to see this?
Can this be interpreted differently?
Can I get in trouble if I post this?
The "T.H.I.N.K." acronym in the statement "T.H.I.N.K. before you post" stands for what?
Thoughtful, humourous, interesting, needed, and kind
True, helpful, interesting, needed, and knowledgeable
True, helpful, inspiring, necessary, and kind
None of these
If you see a student post a threat to themselves or others online, what should you do?
Keep it yourself, it may not be serious
Tell a friend about it
Check-in with the student yourself
Tell a teacher or administrator
How can your negative post affect other students' future?
It can stop them from getting employed
It can embarrass their family
Ruin friendships
Stop future friendships
How can social media be used in a positive way?
Social media can not be used positively.
To share inspiring stories
To connect with loved ones
It can bring attention to good causes
