1. Tuesday, Sept 11, 2013 Learning Target: I can understand how to represent myself online. Look up definition and add to One Note under Bellwork 3: * Represent * Persona * Avatar * Anonymous * Inhibited Question: How do you present yourself to the world online vs. offline?

2. Tuesday, Sept 11, 2013 (1) Exploring Avatars NY Times Slideshow: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/06/15/ magazine/20070617_AVATAR_SLIDESHOW_1.html? scp=1&sq=avatar%20slideshow&st=cse Watch the slides and note the similarities and differences between the real people and their avatars. Why do you think these people created these particular avatars?

3. Tuesday, Sept 11, 2013 (2) Being Real or Fake Online Watch video and discuss in groups: Do you think it is easier for people to be fake online than in real life? Why or why not? View Ramone’s Story video http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/le sson/who-are-you-online-9-10

4. Tuesday, Sept 11, 2013 (3) Being Real or Fake Online Are there any benefits to being anonymous or being less inhibited online? Are there risks involved with being anonymous or less inhibited online? Work in groups of 3 to come up with a set of advice and examples for ‘staying real online’. 1- note taker 2- Presentation creator 3- Presenter

5. (4) Create an avatar(choose one or more): 1. A school social network where teachers, students, and parents communicate 2. A social network where you connect mainly with friends and people you know 3. Second Life, where you communicate mainly with people you don’t know in real life

6. Use online tools such as: Meez (www.meez.com)www.meez.com Build Your Wild Self (www.buildyourwildself.com)www.buildyourwildself.com Marvel Create Your Own Superhero (http://marvel.com/games/pla y/31/create_your_ own_superhero). Voki.com