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April 04, 2007

Public Service Announcement: Think Before You Post video

I recently ran across this advert that sends a powerful message: Think Before You Post.

Do you think this is merely a scare tactic or an honest appraisal of what happens when you post a picture online?

Will this message effectively deter (some) teenagers from posting questionable pictures of themselves?

I think the underlying message is a great discussion starter. What say you?

Keywords: advertisement, cautionary tale, cyber safety, online safety, PSA, social media, social networking, teachable moment, YouTube

Posted by Christopher D. Sessums

Comments

Here's another one that requires registration:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1lfay_ad-council-1

-cs

Christopher D. Sessums on Wednesday, 04 April 2007, 02:53 CEST # |
Here is the link to the Ad Council campaign. There's a couple more good videos there.
http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=56

Craig Duplessie on Wednesday, 04 April 2007, 13:57 CEST # |
Chris, thanks for the links. I think I'll use them as a starting point for my Communication class. We're looking at videos and I want them to think of an idea to turn into a video. Good idea.
Kelly

Kelly Christopherson on Thursday, 05 April 2007, 03:57 CEST # |
Craig, thanks for the link!

Kelly, I'm glad you found this useful. Don't you just love the intarweb!

Christopher D. Sessums on Wednesday, 11 April 2007, 06:41 CEST # |
Very powerful message. I've seen quite a few images I'll bet are in the, "What was I thinking? Dept". Words, like arrows released, can't be called back. Images can be even more powerful, and sometimes, yes, more devastating.
I use images, photos, and videos in my essays, to good effect.
http://americaholds.blogspot.com

No Apology on Sunday, 22 April 2007, 22:14 CEST # |
Christopher, I should have also said, "What a great website!" I have a great interest in education. I'm involved with some homeschoolers (USA), and will be sending them to you. True Pedagogy - literally, "to lead the child”, is becoming a lost art. Glad to see it's alive and well on your website.
http://americaholds.blogspot.com/

No Apology on Sunday, 22 April 2007, 22:34 CEST # |