YOUth +

Social Media

An introduction to the benefits and concerns of social media in grades 5-6

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Learning Intentions

1. I can explain social media to a friend.2. I can discuss the benefits and concerns of

social media.3. I know how to start to create my own

positive digital footprint.

What is Social Media?

Benefits

Collaboration

Creativity

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Power of Social

Media:

The Story &

inspiration of

Lilee-Jean

Relationships

Friendships

Connections

What are you posting?

What kind of footprints are you leaving?

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Concerns

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Embarrassment

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Loneliness

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How do you treat others in person?

How do you treat others online?

IS IT THE SAME?

Are you helping or hurting with your comments and ‘likes’?

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Do you know how it makes the person on the other side feel?

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PRIVACY SETTINGSWhat are you sharing?

Here are some of your Facebook Pages… Public or Private?

Who owns your stuff?

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So NOW what?

Speak Up!

Don’t be a bystander.

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Check your settings

Maintain your privacy.

What kind of info is private info?

Before you post… think!Post only the things you would be pleased to share with your…

CoachTeacher

GrandparentsMother

Father

Create your own positive digital footprint.

Respect

Model

Collaborate

REVIEW

1. I can explain social media to a friend.2. I can discuss the benefits and concerns of

social media.3. I know how I can start to create my own

positive digital footprint.