Online Identity - Who Am I?

Discover your online identity and build a positive digital self. Learn to manage your reputation and stay safe online.

Who Am I? Who Am I? is a question all people have asked themselves at some point in their lives. Cyberspace provides an opportunity to experiment with different answers to that question.In this unit, we will learn about offline and online identities and how people use different personas in different situations. Methods of presenting a positive online identity and managing your online reputation will be discussed. We will also discuss the dangers of using a false identity and ways of protecting yourself from people who present themselves dishonestly online. How would you describe yourself and your personality? Consider not only what you look like and the communities you belong to, but also personal interest, goals, aspirations, and values. Explain in 5-7 sentences. Would you use the same words from the above answer to describe yourself in every situation, or do you show different sides of yourself in different situations? Explain in 3-5 sentences. Sometimes people have a different identity when they are offline than they do when they are online. Why do you think that happens? Explain in 3-5 sentences.