Social Media: Boon or Bane?

Social Media:
Boon or Bane?
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This lesson contains 28 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

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Social Media:
Boon or Bane?

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How many hours do you spend on Social Media on a daily basis?
0-1 hour
1-2 hours
2-3 hours
3-4 hours
More than 4 hours

Slide 2 - Poll

I think I .....
should spend more time on Social Media
have a normal and healthy relationship with Social M.
spend too much time on Social Media.

Slide 3 - Poll

I mainly use social media for:
Interacting socially
Following news
Watching YouTube-videos
Other

Slide 4 - Poll

From what age would you allow children to use social media?
Younger than 8 years
Between 8-9 years
Between 9-10 years
Between 10-11 years
Between 11-12 years
Between 12- 13 years
Older than 13 years

Slide 5 - Poll

To what extent do you think mobile phones should be allowed in secondary schools?
Pupils should always have their phones with them
Just in between classes and during breaks.
Not at all. Left at home or put in the lockers at school.

Slide 6 - Poll

Would you like to be off line for a while (say 2 or 3 days)?
NO
YES
Yes, but only if everyone else is also off line.

Slide 7 - Poll

What are the advantages
of Social Media?

Slide 8 - Mind map

What are the drawbacks
of Social Media?

Slide 9 - Mind map

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2023

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Fake news in Europe - Statistics & Facts
Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 5, 2020

Over two-thirds of Europeans encounter fake news at least once a week. The frequency with which we encounter fake news and its potential to influence the way we think, how we vote, and what we believe, has made it an important issue in society today. The publishing and sharing of fake news has become easier in the modern, online world that we live in, and social media plays a huge part in this.

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Slide 16 - Link

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"social media algorithms are designed to maximize engagement"

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Slide 19 - Link

Mental health


Multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.

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Slide 21 - Link

He knew!

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Slide 23 - Link

Are social media a boon or a bane?


Watch the video on the next slide and read the articles in this LessonUp and note the pros and cons of social media.

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Slide 25 - Video

Slide 26 - Link

If you would be pro a regular use of social media what would be your two main arguments?
Which two counterarguments would you use and how would you refute them?

Slide 27 - Open question

If you would be against a regular use of social media what would be your two main arguments?
Which two counterarguments would you use and how would you refute them?

Slide 28 - Open question