Why Is There a Picture of Me on Snapchat? Educational Approaches to Social Media Oversharing

• In Event: Teacher Use of Social Media for Teaching and Professional Development

Abstract

Social media platforms not only allow people to share about themselves but also about others. In this paper, we address the phenomenon of oversharing to describe instances where students or teachers post about others on social media in ways that are illegal, invasive, harmful, or exploitative. Examples of oversharing range from cyberbullying to sharing photos or videos of others without their permission, including from school accounts. We conclude by offering an educational approach to address oversharing through education, conversation, and negotiation among students, teachers, and administrators.

Authors

• Gulhan Sari, University of North Texas
  Presenting Author

• Daniel G. Krutka, University of North Texas
  Presenting Author