LESSON 5

Vocabulary

• Digital Identity: The unique characteristics and content that represent a person online, including photos, videos, posts, and interactions.

Objective

Students will explore how videos reflect personal identity and learn to create a video that represents their digital identity for the ReelTime platform.

Assignment

1. Read this Overview

Your digital identity is how others see you online. It’s shaped by the content you share, such as photos, videos, and comments.

When creating a video for ReelTime, consider:
✅ Authenticity: Be yourself! Share something that feels true to you.
✅ Positivity: Showcase your strengths, passions, or meaningful experiences.
✅ Representation: Think about how others might interpret your video.

2. Your Task

Create a 1–2 minute video that represents your digital identity. Highlight something unique about you or your role in the school community.

Ideas include:
A talent or hobby (e.g., sports, art, music).
A cause or idea you’re passionate about.
A memory or story that’s important to you.

3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment

1. Plan your message:
   • What do you want others to know about you?
   • Write down your main idea or message.
2. Film your video:
   • Choose visuals and audio that represent your identity.
   • You can include clips of:
     • You doing an activity 🎸🏀
     • Narrating your story 🎙️
     • Showing items that matter to you 📷
3. Edit your video:
   • Make it visually appealing and easy to follow.
   • Add background music or titles if desired.
4. Save your video and prepare to upload it to ReelTime.

4. Reflection

Write a short response to these questions:

• • What aspects of your digital identity did you choose to share, and why?
  • How do you think your video represents who you are?
  • If someone viewed your video years from now, what impression would they have of you?