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Issues with 'oversharing'

This lesson will focus on issues with 'oversharing', including exposing our vulnerabilities, portraying ourselves as an untrue version of ourselves (and the challenges this brings), and not being sure about the true characteristics of the person/people we speak to online. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson 2 of 5

Issues with 'oversharing'

This lesson will focus on issues with 'oversharing', including exposing our vulnerabilities, portraying ourselves as an untrue version of ourselves (and the challenges this brings), and not being sure about the true characteristics of the person/people we speak to online. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Key learning points

  1. Exposing our vulnerabilities
  2. Portraying ourselves as an untrue version of ourselves, and the challenges this brings
  3. Not being sure about the true characteristics of the person/people we speak to online

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5 Questions

Q1.
Social media is the computer-based sharing of information via online networks.

False.
Correct answer: True.

Q2.
'Online' refers to....

Correct answer: Being connected to or controlled by a computer.
Getting all your answers correct in a test.
Keeping your handwriting straight.

Q3.
Social media is

Always safe to use.
Never safe to use.
Correct answer: Sometimes safe to use.

Q4.
Networking is.....

Creating new spaces to work on your desk.
Correct answer: Interacting with others to share information professionally or socially.
Knowing how to produce intricate nets.

Q5.
All platforms of social media are available for everyone to use.

Correct answer: False.
True.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Oversharing refers to...

Giving away too many of your possessions.
Removing too much support from someone.
Correct answer: Sharing too much personal information.

Q2.
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is...

Correct answer: Anxiety caused by online posts that something exciting might be happening elsewhere.
Being scared of missing someone.
Worrying that other people might go missing.

Q3.
Self-esteem...

How much you believe in your own capabilities.
Is the amount of sweat you create when exercising.
Correct answer: Refers to your overall sense of self worth/value.

Q4.
Reasons people 'overshare' include...

Having very good personal boundaries.
Correct answer: They are bored.
Wanting to make getting to know someone a slower process.

Q5.
Problems with 'oversharing' include...

Hiding our vulnerabilities.
Correct answer: It may affect your future (digital footprint).
Protecting our mental health.

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Internet safety and harms: Relationships and social media

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