Social media and reality
In this lesson, we will learn about social media and reality.
Social media and reality
In this lesson, we will learn about social media and reality.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Internet and social media as a vehicle to present ourselves online, and the changes this brings
- How to identify content that tries to influence us
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
What might someone do if they steal your identity?
Earn lots of money and leave it in your bank account.
Try to give you all the credit for their hard work.
Q2.
Why should you be careful when using file sharing sites?
The person sharing the file can see your name and address.
The person sharing the file will send you a bill.
Q3.
What term describes the act of winding someone up online?
Phishing.
Posting.
Q4.
What name would you give to an email attachment that may harm your computer?
Phishing
Spam
Q5.
What software can you use to avoid getting viruses?
Disk cleanup software.
Firewall software.
5 Questions
Q1.
How old do you have to be to use WhatsApp?
13
18
Q2.
Who are we likely to compare ourselves to when online?
Celebrities.
Family.
Friends.
Q3.
What is a 'nano-influencer'?
A made up word.
Someone who has between 1,000 and 40,000 followers.
Q4.
How do brands use social media to influence us?
Peer recommendations.
Promotions and discounts.
They create trends through influencers.
Q5.
How can I reduce the amount of adverts I see when online?
Click on them and hopefully they won't show again.
There is nothing I can do.