The "Real" You
Of course, there are many positive aspects of online communication. Some people find it easier to be themselves online, or to express a side of their personality that they don't often show. The Internet is a place where you can go beyond who your classmates or parents think you are, and show the "real" you.
| Keyboard Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Pause/Play video playback |
| Enter | Pause/Play video playback |
| m | Mute/Unmute video volume |
| Up and Down arrows | Increase and decrease volume by 10% |
| Right and Left arrows | Seek forward or backward by 5 seconds |
| 0-9 | Fast seek to x% of the video. |
| f | Enter or exit fullscreen. (Note: To exit fullscreen in flash press the Esc key. |
| c | Press c to toggle captions on or off |
How Jonathan Met Kitten
This video shows how a powerful and long-lasting friendship developed online. Watch the video and think about your online identity and how it compares to the everyday you.
Then, post your responses to these questions in the space below.
- Do you communicate differently online than you do in person? Explain.
- Do you feel that you can be more "yourself" online? Explain why or why not.
- Do you have friends online that you don't spend much time with in face-to-face relationships? If so, how are these relationships different from "offline" friendships?
