Social media and AI

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• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs
• Leerroute 3

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24-05-2023

Social media and AI 

Learning aims

After this lesson, the student can name at least two forms of danger that are connected to social media usage.

After this lesson, the student knows at least two safety measures they can take to stay safe on social media.

Defenitions 

Social media: 'websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking '.

AI: Artificial Intelligence,  a field that combines computer science and robust datasets, to enable problem-solving. 

(Oxford Languages)

What do you know about social medial already?

Which social media applications do you use (on a daily basis)?

Snapchat 

YouTube

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Twitter

Can you give an example or examples of Social media platforms that use AI?

Exercise 1 'video exercise'

We are going to watch the tailer of Childhood 2.0. Warning: This video may contain shocking images or subjects.

If you wish not to see this video please let me know in advance.

If you do watch the video , do exercise 1 on your worksheet.

Possible answers

- Cyberbullying 

- Suicide 

- Online sexual abuse

- Social media addiction

- Low self-image

- Nudes being shared

- Pedophilia 

Can you think of some more dangers/risks of social media?

What is safe to share on social media and what is not safe to share on social media?

Personal information

Pictures of your house

Pictures of your pet

A happy birthday message 

Pictures of you in swimwear

Can you think of some positives when it comes to social media?

Exercise 2 'research'

How old do you have to be to use these sites and games? In pairs take 5 minutes to do some online research to find the answers.

a. Facebook _________

b. Instagram _________

c. Snapchat _________

d. Roblox _________

e. WhatsApp ________

Exercise 2 'research' answers

How old do you have to be to use these sites and games? In pairs take 5 minutes to do some online research to find the answers.

a. Facebook _________

b. Instagram _________

c. Snapchat _________

d. Roblox _________

e. WhatsApp ________

13

13

13

13/16 

No minimum age

'I think that 13 is a suitable age for people to start using social media platforms'

Yes

Maybe

No

Exercise 3 'statements'

- In pairs take 5 minutes to discuss the  statements on your worksheet in English

- After 5 minutes, I will ask some of you to summarize your answers

Statement 1

'The minimum age for the usage of social media platforms should be raised to 18.'

Statement 2

'Social media contributes to asocial (as in avoiding social interaction) behaviour.' 

Statement 3

'You should be able to say anything you want on social media sites, as there is freedom of speech.'

Statement 4

'Social media sites are reliable news sources'

Statement 5

'Social media sites should not be allowed to show advertisements.'

Dangers of social media

- Not being active enough 

- less sleep

- Cyberbullying

- Scams

- Social media addiction 

- Affecting self-image

- Misleading information 

How to stay safe on social media

- Know how to report, block, and filter content

- Personalize your privacy settings

- Pause before you post

- Turn off geolocation

- Use a private Internet connection

- Talk to your friends about public posts

- Report harassment or inappropriate content

- Look before you click

Exercise 4 'Video exercise'

Pay attention to the next video.

What kinds of risks/dangers does Michio Kaku discuss in this video?

Write down at least two on your worksheet.

Answers to the question

- AI doesn't know what is right or wrong

- AI doesn't know what is true and untrue

- AI can impersonate things which can lead to conflict/war

- AI can intimidate someone 

Can you think of some more dangers/risks of AI?

Can you think of some positives when it comes to AI?

Final assignment 

In groups of 4, you are going to design your own social media platform. You will get a piece of paper and with the 4 of you, you at least need to write down the following things (next slide)

You will get 15 minutes. Write down and discuss everything in English. After  15 minutes, you will have to give a short overview/pitch  (max. 2 minutes) of your idea to the rest of the class.

Final assignment 

- Name of your platform/ URL

- At least five rules to keep the users of your platform safe.

- The minimum age and why?

- Is there also a maximum age for your platform?

- Design a logo for your social media site/app

- Do you allow advertisements on your platform, which ones and why?

- What can users post on your platform (maximum length of messages?, pictures?, videos?)

- Do you use AI on your platform, what do you use it for?

Pitch your idea/ Peer feedback

you will get 2 minutes to pitch your idea for a new social media platform to the other groups.

The other groups listen carefully as I will ask some of them for feedback/ tips or tops.

Learning aims met?

After this lesson, the student can name at least two forms of danger that are connected to social media usage.

After this lesson, the student knows at least two safety measures they can take to stay safe on social media.

Can you name at least two forms of danger that are connected to social media usage?

Do you know at least two safety measures you can take to stay safe on social media?

I thought this lesson was useful

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I thought this lesson was fun

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See you next week!