Social Media Responsibility
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Objective
I can develop strategies for responsible and ethical social media engagement.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Common Sense Education · 3:35
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain why it is important to remember that anything you post online can be permanent, even if you delete it.
Describe what "oversharing" means in the context of social media and give an example of something that might be considered oversharing.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe a situation where you might be tempted to post something online that could be considered oversharing. What strategy could you use to avoid posting it and why would that strategy be effective? Imagine you see a friend post something online that reveals their current location and future plans. What is one potential risk associated with this post, and what strategy could you use to help your friend understand the risk and make a more responsible choice? ”
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