Self Image and Identity

N00b

I can give examples of how the internet and social media can be used for positive self-promotion.

I can explain how anyone can curate and experiment with their identity online and why they might wish to do this.

I am aware that a person’s online activity, history or profile (their ‘digital personality’) will affect the type of information returned to them in a search or on a social media feed, and how this may be intended to influence their beliefs, actions and choices.

Veteran

I can assess the potential reputational benefits and risks in the way I represent myself online, and explain strategies to manage this (e.g. anonymity, ‘brand you’).

I can explain what ‘autonomy’ means to me when it comes to the things I share and choose to engage with online.

I can describe how messages online portraying ‘identity ideals’ can inhibit someone from being themselves online or sharing things openly.

I can explain why it is important to balance ‘keeping an open mind’ with critically evaluating what ideas, opinions or beliefs I accept and reject and why I may need to re-evaluate if new evidence emerges.

I can reflect on and assess the role that digital media plays in my life and give clear examples of where it benefits my lifestyle.

Oracle

I can explain how online images can help to reinforce stereotypes.

I can explain how any images and videos can be digitally manipulated (e.g. using filters, cropping, deep fake technology.

I can describe some of the pressures that people can feel when they are using social media (e.g. peer pressure, a desire for peer approval, comparing themselves or their lives to others, ‘FOMO’).