Introduction
Social ReMediation
200,000,000,000: Number of photos shared on Instagram since its beginning.
400,000,000: Number of Snapchats sent every day.
1,000,000: Number of children who reported being cyberbullied in 2011.
90: Percentage of 18-29 year olds who have a social media account.
59: Percentage of girls who engage in cyberbullying.
41: Percentage of boys who engage in cyberbullying.
34: Percentage of those engaging in cyberbullying who have also been cyberbullied.
23: Percentage of colleges who research potential students online.
10: Percentage of job hunters rejected from a job because of social media.
Before you begin, please take the following poll. It is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. We will absolutely not ask who answered what to which questions.
Task
You are going to embark on a WebQuest. With your partner, complete the following tasks. We will come back together as a group to discuss.
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Nothing Lasts Forever... Unless It's Online |
Read the linked article to find out how permanent social media--even Snapchat!--is. | Article |
| Digital Footprint | Google the term "digital footprint" and find out what it is. | None needed! |
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The Tweet Heard 'Round the World |
Choose a video to watch. |
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| Digital Tattoos |
Watch this short video to hear about technology advancements that could change how you interact online. |
Video |
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When Online Gets Out of Line |
Choose one of the links to explore. |
Conclusion
Discussion Questions
What are the best and worst things about social media?
Does social media make interactions easier or more difficult? Why?
What is it about an online forum that makes people say or do things that they might not normally do or say?
What are some repercussions of hurtful online behavior?
How private is information that you post or send?
Do you think it's fair for employers to check prospective employees' social media accounts? What about colleges?
Is social media bullying the same as in person bullying? Why or why not?
What do the new facial recognition tools have to do with the photos we post and send?
Why do you think girls are more likely to cyberbully than boys?
Is it more important to be "real" online or be careful of what we say and do?