Social media and communities
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how communities can be affected by social media.
Key learning points
- Social media can be a powerful force to help people organise events and share news quickly.
- People are more likely to believe misinformation if it is shared by someone they know and trust.
- Online misinformation can lead to discrimination and hatred that affects communities.
Keywords
Community - a group of people brought together by shared beliefs, attitudes, interests or location
Discrimination - when people are treated unfairly or differently because of things like their race, gender or beliefs
Misinformation - false or inaccurate information shared without intent to deceive; getting the facts wrong by mistake
Echo chamber - a place or situation where people only hear ideas they already agree with, so their beliefs are repeated and not challenged
Common misconception
Misinformation is easy to spot.
Misinformation is difficult to spot because it is designed to manipulate our emotions. It may be produced by sites that look real.
Teacher tip
Share some appropriate examples of social media content containing misinformation and demonstrate how to check its validity.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definition.
Q2.Social media helps people to stay ...
Q3.Which of the following statements about social media are not accurate?
Q4.Match the missing word to the sentence.
Q5.If this is the definition, what is the word: trying to change or affect something?
Q6.How can we respond effectively to online bullying?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the definitions.
Q2.Social media can help people to quickly and easily.
Q3.How do online communities benefit people?
Q4.Misinformation can appear as which of the following?
Q5.How can misinformation harm communities?
Q6.How can we check for misinformation online?
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