Social Media: Boon or Bane?

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 6

Social Media:

Boon or Bane?

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

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.

I mainly use social media for:

Interacting socially

Following news

Watching YouTube-videos

Other

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

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.

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.

What are the advantages
of Social Media?

What are the drawbacks
of Social Media?

2023

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.

nos.nl

"social media algorithms are designed to maximize engagement"

www.forbes.com

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.

www.theguardian.com

He knew!

www.theguardian.com

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.

truelist.co

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?

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?