Questions to Think About

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Elementary School Students (dialogue starters):

• Who would you hire?
  • Imagine you’re an employer looking to hire someone new. If you looked through everything they’ve posted online, what kinds of posts would make you want them as an employee?
• Showing your best self
  • When you’re older and start using social media, what are some things you’re involved with or things about yourself you would want to show in your posts? 
• Your online reputation
  • What kinds of people might see your social media posts later in life and use it for clues about the kind of person you are? 

Middle School Students (dialogue starters):

• Creating the right image
  • What are some things to consider when you post on social media, not knowing who might see those posts in the future? 
• What you want people to know
  • What are some of your best qualities or accomplishments you’re proud of that you could show in social media posts? 
• Dreams for the future
  • How can the things you post help you achieve your future goals? 

High School Students (dialogue starters):

• Building an Online Portfoliosome text
  • What are some different platforms and ideas to use in creating an online portfolio? 
• A case for using social media
  • Even if you don’t really like to be on social media, what are some incentives to use it as a way to promote your best qualities? 
• Your online footprint
  • If you ran a search for yourself today, what do you think would pop up?