Social Media and Your Future

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Social Media and Your Future

Is your phone always in your hand?

Do you find yourself always making a snap or a FB post?

Do you constantly find yourself liking posts? 

Do you constantly look to see if your posts are being liked?  

Let's talk about the reality of social media and how it can affect your future!  

"The consumer is your marketer."
What do you think this means?

The prevalence of liking more than ten social media posts in a day can have negative effects on mental health.

Yes, excessive social media use can contribute to anxiety.

No, it's just a form of expression.

Yes, but it depends on the content.

No, it's a personal choice.

Liking a large number of social media posts indicates a strong engagement with online content.

Yes, it shows active participation in online communities.

No, it may just be mindless scrolling.

Yes, if the content is diverse.

No, it's a passive online behavior.

What does this image represent?

What do you think might have happened here?

What happens when you "like" something 

on social media?

According to the video, it helps create demographics which contribute to the belief that people's (based on gender, race, religion, education, location, etc) behavior is predictable. Likes they say proves this belief.  What do you think?

"Target" Audiences

What does this mean?

What is a target audience on social media?

1. Any individual using social media platforms.
2. The total number of followers on social media.
3. People who are not interested in social media.
4. A specific group of people for marketing purposes.

So you "liked" my text...

But did you know what I really meant???

Everyone "filters" their lives. What does this mean?

What is an example?

Boop the Snoot

Is this not another way to "like" a video?

Is it innocent?

Can a predator get your personal information this way?

Why do you like images and videos?

1. I know them, what's the harm?
2. Because it is an expectation.
3. Because I want people to like mine.
4. All of these

What does the video say about Facebook practices?

1. Facebook is safe.
2. They are tone deaf.
3. They can display predatory practices.
4. You should never use Facebook.

What is your most important
takeaway today?