CyberShield Kids • Module 5 • Lesson 5.3
Photos, Posts, and Screenshots
In this lesson, students learn why photos, posts, screenshots, and private messages should be handled carefully. Students will practice checking before sharing and asking for permission when other people are included.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
Safety Reminder
Do not use real private screenshots.
CyberShield practice examples should stay fake and classroom safe. Students should not use real photos, real screenshots, real private messages, real names, real addresses, or real school information in practice activities.
Simple Explanation
Sharing a photo or screenshot can affect more than one person.
Photos, posts, and screenshots can be saved, copied, or shared by other people. A photo might show private information in the background. A screenshot might include a private message. A post might include someone who did not give permission. That is why students should pause, check carefully, and ask for help when they are unsure.
Key Vocabulary
Words to know
Photo
A picture taken on a device. Photos can sometimes show private information, locations, people, or details in the background.
Post
Something shared online, such as words, photos, videos, comments, or updates.
Screenshot
A picture of what is on a screen. Screenshots can be saved, copied, or shared by others.
Permission
Getting a clear yes before sharing something about another person, such as their photo, message, or information.
Safe and Unsafe Examples
Practice careful sharing.
These examples are fake and safe for learning. Students should practice with made-up situations, not real photos, screenshots, private messages, or personal information.
Safer choice
A student asks a friend for permission before posting a photo that includes them.
Unsafe choice
A student shares a screenshot of a private message to embarrass someone.
Safer choice
A student notices a photo shows their school name in the background and asks a trusted adult before posting.
Think About It
What should students check before posting a photo?
Students should check whether the photo includes private information, another person, a location, a school name, or anything that could embarrass or hurt someone.
Discussion Question
Why should students ask permission before posting a photo with another person in it?
What To Do In Real Life
Use the check-before-posting habit.
Mini Practice
Should this photo, post, or screenshot be shared?
Read each situation and think about the safest answer. These practice questions use fake examples only.
Practice 1
A student takes a photo at home, but their address is visible in the background. What should they do?
Safer answer
They should not post it as-is. Addresses are private information. They should ask a trusted adult for help.
Practice 2
A friend sends a private message. Another student wants to screenshot it and share it as a joke. Is that safe?
Safer answer
No. Private messages should not be shared to embarrass someone. The safer choice is not to share it.
Practice 3
A student wants to post a picture that includes a friend. What should they do first?
Safer answer
They should ask for permission before sharing a photo that includes someone else.
Practice 4
A post feels funny now, but it might hurt someone later. What is the safer choice?
Safer answer
Pause and do not post it. If unsure, ask a trusted adult before sharing.
Review Checklist
Before moving to Lesson 5.4, students should be able to say:
Lesson Navigation
Continue the Digital Footprints module.
Next, students will learn what to do if they posted something by mistake or need trusted adult help with an online situation.