The Power of Image

There are now more ways than ever before to create, edit and share images

and videos online.

Did you know…Images and

videos get 8,500 likes and 1,000 comments per

second on Instagram

400 million snaps are sent on

Snapchat each day

On Instagram, photos showing faces are 38%

more likely to get ‘likes’ than photos

without faces

1.8 million images are uploaded to the

internet very day300 million photos

are uploaded to Facebook every day

The equivalent of 110 years of live video is watched on Periscope every day. 

Why do people share images?

To get noticed? (likes and followers)To show people what you are up to

To share memories

To raise awarenessTo boost confidence?

What’s in a selfie?

Personal information

A story?

A message?

A challenge?Creates an impression/affects online reputation

An invitation to contact or comment?

Geotagging data

Reality or fantasy?

Online Conduct

AdviceThink about the images

you share online and remember …

• Think before you post

• Think about how your photos affect others

• Build a positive online reputation

• Use privacy settings on social media

• Remember you are only as private as your most public friend

Is seeing always believing?

Is seeing always believing?Real selfie Edited selfie

Hair colour changed

Face shape made slimmer

Skin smoothed

out

Eyes are whiter

Makeup added

Think about the images you are seeing online

and remember …

Online ConductAdvice

• Critical thinking is key

• Question what you are seeing online and why someone might have posted it

• If what you are seeing online is affecting how you feel then it is important to talk to someone, like a parent or teacher

Is all as it seems?

Advice• Think about the personal information you might be sharing in your

images • Check geotagging and geolocation settings• Think about motive behind the message – is it always clear?• Report and block offensive images, messages or users• Report contact any unwanted contact from adults online to CEOP

via thinkuknow.co.uk

Think about the messages and

comments you receive online after sharing an

image and remember…

Online Contact

Next time you post an image online

Ask yourself …

1. Who saw this post at the time and who could see it now?

2. Would everyone understand the image or could it be misleading?

3. If it was about someone, would you have said it to their face?

4. If your post went viral would you be happy?

5. Are you happy for this to be part of your digital footprint?

Remember images are powerful. They can …

• Tell a story • Send a message • Provoke emotion• Create a memory

Use them wisely!

Can we do this on our own?

No, today is all about working together to

make a change So…

Be the change: Unite for a better internet

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