Navigating the Digital World: Understanding the Risks of Social Media

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• Tertiary Education

Navigating the Digital World: Understanding the Risks of Social Media

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and understand the potential risks associated with using social media platforms.

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

Slide 1: Introduction

Why is social media so popular among teenagers? Discuss the benefits and drawbacks briefly.

Slide 2: Privacy Settings

Explore the importance of privacy settings on social media platforms. Discuss how they can help protect personal information.

Slide 3: Cyberbullying

Define cyberbullying and discuss its impact on individuals. Share examples and strategies to prevent or address cyberbullying.

Slide 4: Online Predators

Explain the concept of online predators and the potential dangers they pose. Teach students about online safety measures and the importance of not sharing personal information.

Slide 5: Fake News

Discuss the prevalence of fake news on social media platforms and its potential impact. Teach students how to identify and verify reliable sources of information.

Slide 6: Mental Health

Explain how excessive use of social media can impact mental health. Discuss the importance of setting boundaries and practicing digital detox.

Slide 7: Safe Online Practices

Summarize the key safe online practices, including strong passwords, avoiding suspicious links, and being cautious while interacting with strangers online.

Slide 8: Recap and Reflection

Recap the main points covered in the lesson and allow students to reflect on their own social media usage and potential risks they may have encountered.

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.