The Consequences of Sharing Images Online

The Consequences of Sharing Images Online

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will understand the impact and risks of sharing images online.
At the end of the lesson you will be able to identify privacy and security risks associated with online image sharing.
At the end of the lesson you will recognize the potential emotional and psychological effects of sharing images online.
At the end of the lesson you will learn strategies to protect yourself when sharing images online.

What do you already know about sharing images online?

Reasons for Sharing Images Online

Social media growth encourages sharing.
Instant communication fosters image sharing.
Cultural exchange promotes the sharing of experiences.

Loss of Control Over Shared Images

Once shared, images can be altered.
Original context may be lost.
Difficult to retract or delete shared content.

Privacy and Security Risks

Geotagging reveals location data.
Unauthorized sharing can lead to exposure.
Potential for identity theft.

Consequences of Cyberbullying

Images can be used to harass individuals.
Impact on mental health and well-being.
Long-lasting effects on victims.

Impact on Reputation

Shared images can shape public perception.
Professional consequences of inappropriate sharing.
Long-term effects on personal relationships.

Legal Risks

Copyright infringement can lead to legal issues.
Doxxing and its implications.
Understanding revenge porn laws.

Emotional and Psychological Effects

Anxiety related to online presence.
Fear of judgment from shared images.
Potential for regret over past sharing.

Strategies for Protection

Think before you share images.
Adjust privacy settings on social media.
Educate yourself about online rights.

Definition List

Social Media Growth: The increase in the use and influence of social media platforms for communication and content sharing.
Geotagging: The process of adding geographical identification to images, which can reveal the location where the image was taken.
Cyberbullying: The use of digital platforms to harass, threaten, or humiliate individuals, often involving the sharing of images.
Doxxing: The act of publicly revealing previously private personal information about an individual, often to harm their reputation.
Copyright Infringement: The unauthorized use of someone else's intellectual property, such as images, without permission.
Revenge Porn: The distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of individuals without their consent, often to harm or embarrass them.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.