Lesson 5: Who Am I in the

Cyberworld? (Digital self)

1. Define online identity
2. Compare real identity versus online identity
3. Describe the influence of internet on sexuality and gender
4. Discuss the proper way of demonstrating values and
attitudes online
 Digital Self
• The aspect of the self that is expressed or
shared with others through online, where
users disclosed personal information.
• This sharing may be related to the desire for
social approval ad acceptance
 Selective Self-presentation and Impression
Management
• John DeLamater and Daniel Myers (2012) cite
that self is heavily influenced by feedback from
others where the impact of others whom
people interact with depends upon the nature
of one’s relationship with them.
• “liking” and “reacting” contribute to positive
self concept or may create risk, thus we
present ourselves to impress, we strive to
create images that are positive
 The importance of Digital Technology

• It includes the use of devices that process and

use digital information such as computers and
digital phones.
• It has immensely changed the pattern of
working and way of life.
Impact of online interactions on the Self

• Allow users to keep in touch, connect with

people and be updated on the activities and
whereabouts.
• It limits face to face interaction and has drawn
people away from meaningful communication
with families and friends, thus changes the
social behaviors.
• It brought both positive ad negative impact
 Data Privacy Act
• RA 10173 – protecting people from invasion of
privacy
Setting Boundaries To Your Online Self: Smart
Sharing
• Guidelines in sharing information online
1. Is this post/story necessary?
2. Is there a real benefit to this post? Is it funny,
warm-hearted, teachable –or am I just making
noise online without purpose?
3. Have we (as a family or parent/child) resolved
this issue? An issue that is still being worked out
at home, or one that is either vulnerable or
highly emotional should not be made public
3. Is it appropriate? Does it stay within the
boundaries of our family values?
4. Is this post better suited for sharing with a
small group of family members? Or maybe not
at all?
• LESSON 5: Who Am I in the Cyberworld? (Digital Self)
• ANALYSIS
• 1. How do people portray themselves online?
• 2. What are the things that you would want to post/share
online? What are the things you want others to share online?
• 3. Make a slogan or a poster about becoming a responsible
Internet user
• 4. Search from the Internet for the guidelines used in
identifying fake news and your own insights about fake news.