Sharing Media

• Computing
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Sharing Media 

Objectives

•  Learn about the risks associated with sharing images and other content online. 

•  Learn about the Laws around taking images.

• Learn about the risks associated with Media distortion.

How often do you post or send images online?

1. 1-5 times a week
2. 5-10 times a week
3. 10-15 times a week
4. 15 times or more

Risks of sharing images 

If you publish an image online, would you know who has saved it or shared it?

1. Yes
2. No
3. The Police would know
4. I don't know

What are the risks?

What are the risks with sharing images online?

There are many risks associated with sharing images online, here are some important ones to remember:

• Personal or embarrassing images, that are shared, could lead to bullying, if they end up in the wrong hands.

• Unwanted pictures shared online could affect educational and job opportunities later in life.

•  Knowing that others have seen embarrassing images can cause stress and anxiety, and affect a child’s confidence and self-esteem.

• Once you have shared the image, you no longer have control over the image.

• You could be blackmailed with the images that you have shared.

• Images can also give people information,  that you may not want them to have.

Can we remove images completely, when they've been posted online?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. I don't know

Why a photo is never fully removed

The reason we can never fully delete an image when we've posted it online is because we don't know who has saved it or who it has been shared by. So it could be anywhere!

How many images do you think are shared on Facebook every single day?

1. Five-hundred Thousand
2. 1 Million
3. 5 Million
4. Over 2 Billion

Laws around taking images

What is 'Consent'?

What is the age of consent in the UK?

What is sexting?

'Sexting' is considered as  sending or getting sexually explicit or suggestive images, messages, or video on a smartphone, computer, tablet, or any other capable device.

At what age is it legal to take semi nude or nude images of yourself?

1. 13
2. 16
3. 18
4. 21

What are the risks of sending these images?

The laws associated with taking photos of yourself nude.

• If you're under 18, it is against the law to, take, have or distribute a sexual photo; this includes a selfie.
• Have or pass on indecent images of someone under 18.
• Encourage or incite someone to take or send 'sexts'.
• Take a photo of their own genitals whether the image is shared on or not.

Is the image just shown an example of sexting?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. I don't know

Is the image just shown an example of sexting?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. I don't know

Is the image just shown an example of sexting?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. I don't know

Distortion of Media 

How does this video make you feel?

What is distortion of Media?

Our knowledge and understanding of the world is significantly influenced by news and current affairs, reported by the media. This media can sometimes be exaggerated or 'distorted'. It is in our best interest to understand and decide what is 'real' and what is 'not real'. 

The main issue associated with media distortion, is photo manipulation. Photo manipulation is nearly as old as photography itself, but modern technology has made it common and far too easy to do. Using photo editing software, almost anyone can make big changes to an image, from adjusting colours and lighting, to adding and removing content.

George Clooney - Actor 

Angelina Jolie - Actor 

Now it is time for you to decide what is 'real' and what is 'fake'.

Image 1

Image 2

Which one is real?
Image 1 or Image 2

1. Image 1 is Real
2. Image 2 is Real

Image 1

Image 2

Which one is real?
Image 1 or Image 2

1. Image 1 is Real
2. Image 2 is Real

It is legal to send explicit images of yourself, If you're

1. Over 8
2. Over 12
3. Over 16
4. Over 18

When you publish an image online, you can remove it forever, if you want to

1. True
2. False