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CELL PHONES & SOCIAL MEDIA

CELL PHONES & SOCIAL MEDIA

OBJECTIVES: (Competency)

 

  • Identify the benefits and negatives of social media
  • How does the use of social media influence you? Your peers? Youth in general?
  • What are healthy habits for using cell phones/social media?
  • Do you know how to register to access the texting feature of 911
  • Do you know how to change your privacy settings → protect your identity, “friend” requests, location services, cyberbullying
  • How could what you post impact your future? Think before you post…
  • What features are needed on a cell phone to connect with your hearing technology?
  • Are you aware of any apps for your cell phone to support your communication?

OBJECTIVES: (Relatedness)

 

  • How can you connect with peer groups/develop friendships online
  • Are there boundaries that should be considered?

OBJECTIVES: (Autonomy)

 

  • What are strategies and examples to manage difficult situations on social media?
  • How can you manage external influences and pressures from friends and strangers?

ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES

Local policeman come in to give a talk
Video scenarios of situations related to sharing of information, safety online, etc

OUTCOME MEASURES: