What does it mean to be real online?
Ramon talks about how some people exaggerate or seem very different online than in person. How do you explain these differences between their online and in-person personas?
For Discussion:
- How does your persona change depending on the context, online and offline?
- What are the benefits of and problems with being anonymous or less inhibited online?
- What responsibilities do you have to yourself and others to “stay real” online, even when you exaggerate or act differently?
Excerpt From: Common Sense Media. “Digital Literacy & Citizenship Student Workbook: Grades 9-12.” Common Sense Media, 2014. iBooks. https://itun.es/us/ek9qV.