Explanation:
Who am I? I am me. I am every tweet, every like, every follow. I am a retweet, I am a hashtag, I am a username. My digital footprint tells my story, and my story is what people know. How I present myself online is just as, and maybe more, important as how I present myself in person. Whether it is a parent, friend, college admissions board, or future employer, people are going to want to know my story.
As we talk about identity, image, and personal brands with students, we must ask them to think about who they are and who they want to be online. Nearly half of the employers and managers surveyed nationwide by CareerBuilder.com in 2013 said they look at social media during the highering process. A number that continues to grow each year. In conversations with students, it’s important to include discussions about the positive impact their image brings to the world, as well as the value they add to the community they are part of. Digital and analog identities are no longer separate entities. The choices our students make online as teens have an impact on the opportunities they are given as adults. Encourage them to be leaders. Encourage them to define themselves and to grow into strong, positive role models and adults. I am me. Model it. Encourage it. Live it.
Sam Fathallah made this video entitled You while in high school. It asks students the question - “Who are you?” - their answers are truly inspiring and refreshingly honest.
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Discussion
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Who am I? I am me. I am every tweet, every like, every follow. I am a retweet, I am a hashtag, I am a username. My digital footprint tells my story, and my story is what people know. How I present myself online is just as, and maybe more, important as how I present myself in person. Whether it is a parent, friend, college admissions board, or future employer, people are going to want to know my story.
As we talk about identity, image, and personal brands with students, we must ask them to think about who they are and who they want to be online. Nearly half of the employers and managers surveyed nationwide by CareerBuilder.com in 2013 said they look at social media during the highering process. A number that continues to grow each year. In conversations with students, it’s important to include discussions about the positive impact their image brings to the world, as well as the value they add to the community they are part of. Digital and analog identities are no longer separate entities. The choices our students make online as teens have an impact on the opportunities they are given as adults. Encourage them to be leaders. Encourage them to define themselves and to grow into strong, positive role models and adults. I am me. Model it. Encourage it. Live it.
Sam Fathallah made this video entitled You while in high school. It asks students the question - “Who are you?” - their answers are truly inspiring and refreshingly honest.
Components:
- Self-Image & Identity
- Being a Leader
- Digital Footprint & Reputation
Discussion
Use this forum to continue conversation, ask questions, or collaborate with the instructor and other participants.
