Social media

Navigating Social Media Safely

Cambridge year 1

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify the dangers of social media and use it safely.

Introduce the learning objective at the beginning of the lesson.

What do you already know about social media?

What is Social Media?

Social media are online platforms that allow users to interact with each other, share information, and create content.

Introduce the concept of social media and give examples.

The Benefits of Social Media

Social media can be used to connect with friends and family, share information, and find opportunities.

Discuss the positive aspects of social media.

The Dangers of Social Media

Social media can be addictive, lead to cyberbullying, and put personal information at risk.

Discuss the negative aspects of social media and how to avoid them.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, humiliate, or threaten someone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtfMzmkYp9E

Define cyberbullying and give examples. Discuss how to prevent and address cyberbullying.

Privacy Settings

Privacy settings allow you to control who can see your information and what you share.

Demonstrate how to adjust privacy settings on various social media platforms.

Fake News

Fake news is false information that is spread online.

Define fake news and give examples. Discuss how to identify and avoid fake news.

Online Reputation

Your online reputation is the impression you make on others based on your online activity.

Discuss how to maintain a positive online reputation and the consequences of a negative one.

Social Media Addiction

Social media addiction is the excessive use of social media that interferes with daily life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QugooaNRnsk

Discuss the signs of social media addiction and how to prevent it.

Quiz: Social Media Safety

Take the quiz to test your knowledge of social media safety.

Create a quiz to test students' knowledge of the material covered in the lesson.

What is a good way to protect your privacy on social media?

1. Use the same password for all your accounts.
2. Limit the personal information you share.
3. Share your social security number.
4. Post your home address.

What should you do if you receive a message from a stranger on social media?

1. Share the message with your friends.
2. Ignore the message and block the sender.
3. Respond with personal information.
4. Meet up with the sender in person.

What is a common risk associated with social media?

1. Hearing loss.
2. Cyberbullying.
3. Food poisoning.
4. Physical injuries.

What is social media?

1. A tool for spying on others.
2. A physical space for meeting new people.
3. An online platform for sharing information.
4. A type of traditional media.

Social Media Safety Tips

Remember to use social media responsibly, think before you post, and protect your personal information.

Review the social media safety tips covered in the lesson.

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.