TikTok Assembly: Navigating the Dangers

TikTok Assembly: Navigating the Dangers

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will understand the potential dangers of using TikTok and how to navigate them responsibly.

What do you already know about TikTok and its potential dangers?

What is TikTok?

TikTok is a social media platform where users create and share short videos, often featuring music and various visual effects.

Popular Trends and Challenges

TikTok is known for popular trends and challenges that can sometimes be risky or harmful, such as dangerous stunts or pranks.

Privacy Concerns

TikTok has faced scrutiny over data privacy issues and concerns about the potential for inappropriate content reaching young users.

Cyberbullying and Predatory Behavior

TikTok, like other social media platforms, can be a space for cyberbullying and predatory behavior targeting young users.

Seeking Adult Guidance

It's important for young users to seek adult guidance and supervision when using TikTok to ensure online safety.

Setting Boundaries and Limiting Usage

Establishing boundaries and limiting screen time on TikTok can help mitigate potential dangers and promote a healthy balance.

Reporting and Blocking

TikTok provides tools for reporting and blocking inappropriate content, accounts, and users to enhance user safety.

Conclusion: Staying Safe on TikTok

By being aware of the potential dangers and taking proactive steps, users can enjoy TikTok while staying safe and responsible.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.