Social Media Bias
Grade 12th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· Victorian- Australian
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can evaluate how algorithms and user interactions can create bias in social media content.
Warm-Up Video
CBC Kids News · 3:02
Social media algorithms explained | CBC Kids News
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Social media algorithms use a series of instructions to decide what you see and in what order.
- 2
Algorithms are designed to meet particular goals, such as keeping you on a site longer or encouraging you to engage with content.
- 3
Algorithms can sort users into different buckets, making assumptions about who you are based on your online activity.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a specific way a social media algorithm can create bias in the content a user sees, and explain how a user's interaction (like, share, comment) can reinforce this bias.”
Teacher Guide
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