{"id":46,"date":"2025-03-15T15:34:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textbook.mediasmarts.ca\/exploring\/front-matter\/lesson-sharing-your-story\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T17:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:11:01","slug":"lesson-sharing-your-story","status":"publish","type":"front-matter","link":"https:\/\/textbook.mediasmarts.ca\/exploring\/front-matter\/lesson-sharing-your-story\/","title":{"raw":"Lesson: Sharing Your Story","rendered":"Lesson: Sharing Your Story"},"content":{"raw":"<span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"0\">In th<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"0\">is lesson, students learn how to think about the impact of sharing content online. The consider the effects sharing online content might have on others and then analyze different [pb_glossary id=\"1171\"]platforms[\/pb_glossary] to identify the risks and tools available for controlling who can see what you post.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Grade range:<\/strong> 7-8<strong>\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/textbook.mediasmarts.ca\/exploring\/chapter\/sharing-your-story-2\/\">Teacher Material<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/textbook.mediasmarts.ca\/exploringstudent\/chapter\/sharing-your-story\/\">Student Material<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Time Frame<\/strong>\r\n<table border=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>One class period (75 minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Two or three class periods (150-225 minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSharing Your Story\r\n\r\nPlatforms and Privacy\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<td>&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSharing Your Story\r\n\r\nPlatforms and Privacy\r\n\r\nChoosing a Channel\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<strong>Note:<\/strong> This unit is designed to prepare students to make good choices when sharing their and others' content online. The first two activities can be delivered on their own, or all three activities can be integrated into any unit where students create content that might be published.\r\n\r\n<strong>Preparation:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Make sure that you are able to show the embedded videos or that students are able to access the links.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Make sure that students are able to access the interactive activities.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Outcomes<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\n<em>Big ideas\/key concepts<\/em>: Students will understand that\u2026\r\n\r\nDigital media are networked:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Anyone can publish digital media content<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDigital media have unexpected audiences:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Things that we post and share online might be seen by people we didn't think of<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nInteractions through digital media can have a real impact:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What we share online can have an impact on ourselves and others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDigital media experiences are shaped by the tools we use\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The design and culture of different [pb_glossary id=\"1171\"]platforms[\/pb_glossary] influence how content is shared<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>Key questions<\/em>:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>How do our choices about online sharing affect ourselves and others?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How is what we share influenced by the platforms we use?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What can we do to control who sees what we share online?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Which platforms are better for posting different content?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>Essential knowledge:<\/em> Students will know\u2026\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Privacy and security: Privacy management tools<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ethics and empathy: Considerations when sharing content\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Key vocabulary: [pb_glossary id=\"221\"]platform[\/pb_glossary]<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<em>Performance tasks<\/em>: Students will be able to\u2026\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Access: Find information on privacy tools and community guidelines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Use: Use privacy tools<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Understand: Analyze privacy implications of different platforms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Engage: Consider ethical questions about sharing content online<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Student-friendly outcomes:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>We will learn about ways to manage data privacy and security online, that sharing content can put people\u2019s privacy at risk in ways that should be thought about before sharing, and key vocabulary like \u201cplatform.\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We will think about how content posted online can have unexpected audiences, how our choices about what to share affect ourselves and others, and how what people see and share online is influenced by the different apps they use.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>We will find information on and use privacy tools, analyze how different platforms protect our privacy, and consider whether sharing certain information online is a good idea.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\"><strong>Curriculum\u00a0 Connections<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>Strand A: Literacy Connections and Applications<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>A2. Digital Media Literacy<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA2.1 Digital Citizenship\r\n\r\nevaluate and explain their rights and responsibilities when interacting online with appropriate permission, and make decisions that contribute positively to the development of their digital identity and those of their communities\r\n\r\nA2.2 Online Safety, Well-Being, and Etiquette\r\n\r\ndemonstrate an understanding of how to navigate online environments safely, manage their privacy, personal data, and security, and interact in a way that supports their well-being and that of others, including seeking appropriate permission\r\n\r\nA2.5 Media, Audience, and Production\r\n\r\ndemonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between the form, message, and context of texts, the intended and unintended audience, and the purpose for production\r\n\r\n<strong>A3. Applications, Connections and Contributions\r\n<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA3.1 Cross-Curricular and Integrated Learning\r\n\r\nanalyze and explain how the knowledge and skills developed in this course support learning in various subject areas and in everyday life, and describe how they enhance understanding and communication\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"0\">In th<\/span><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-start-index=\"0\">is lesson, students learn how to think about the impact of sharing content online. The consider the effects sharing online content might have on others and then analyze different platforms to identify the risks and tools available for controlling who can see what you post.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grade range:<\/strong> 7-8<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/textbook.mediasmarts.ca\/exploring\/chapter\/sharing-your-story-2\/\">Teacher Material<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/textbook.mediasmarts.ca\/exploringstudent\/chapter\/sharing-your-story\/\">Student Material<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>One class period (75 minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Two or three class periods (150-225 minutes)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sharing Your Story<\/p>\n<p>Platforms and Privacy<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sharing Your Story<\/p>\n<p>Platforms and Privacy<\/p>\n<p>Choosing a Channel<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This unit is designed to prepare students to make good choices when sharing their and others&#8217; content online. The first two activities can be delivered on their own, or all three activities can be integrated into any unit where students create content that might be published.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that you are able to show the embedded videos or that students are able to access the links.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure that students are able to access the interactive activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--learning-objectives\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p><em>Big ideas\/key concepts<\/em>: Students will understand that\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Digital media are networked:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anyone can publish digital media content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Digital media have unexpected audiences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Things that we post and share online might be seen by people we didn&#8217;t think of<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interactions through digital media can have a real impact:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What we share online can have an impact on ourselves and others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Digital media experiences are shaped by the tools we use<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The design and culture of different platforms influence how content is shared<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Key questions<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How do our choices about online sharing affect ourselves and others?<\/li>\n<li>How is what we share influenced by the platforms we use?<\/li>\n<li>What can we do to control who sees what we share online?<\/li>\n<li>Which platforms are better for posting different content?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Essential knowledge:<\/em> Students will know\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Privacy and security: Privacy management tools<\/li>\n<li>Ethics and empathy: Considerations when sharing content\n<ul>\n<li>Key vocabulary: <a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_46_221\">platform<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Performance tasks<\/em>: Students will be able to\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access: Find information on privacy tools and community guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Use: Use privacy tools<\/li>\n<li>Understand: Analyze privacy implications of different platforms<\/li>\n<li>Engage: Consider ethical questions about sharing content online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Student-friendly outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We will learn about ways to manage data privacy and security online, that sharing content can put people\u2019s privacy at risk in ways that should be thought about before sharing, and key vocabulary like \u201cplatform.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>We will think about how content posted online can have unexpected audiences, how our choices about what to share affect ourselves and others, and how what people see and share online is influenced by the different apps they use.<\/li>\n<li>We will find information on and use privacy tools, analyze how different platforms protect our privacy, and consider whether sharing certain information online is a good idea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\"><strong>Curriculum\u00a0 Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p><strong>Strand A: Literacy Connections and Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A2. 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