The Impact of Social Media: Navigating the Digital World

The Impact of Social Media: Navigating the Digital World

Learning Objective

Understand the impact of social media on individuals and society.

What do you already know about the effects of social media?

Introduction to Social Media

Definition of social media, popular platforms, and its influence on daily life.

Positive Effects of Social Media

Highlighting the benefits of social media, such as connectivity, information sharing, and community building.

Negative Effects of Social Media

Exploring issues like cyberbullying, addiction, and mental health challenges related to social media use.

Case Studies

Examining real-life examples of social media's impact on individuals and society.

Fact-Checking and Media Literacy

Understanding the importance of verifying information and developing critical media literacy skills.

Non-Fiction Text Analysis

Reading and analyzing non-fiction articles related to social media effects.

Reflection and Discussion

Reflecting on the unit and engaging in a discussion about responsible social media use.

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.