Social Media and Identity
Social Media and Identity
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Social Media and Identity
Welcome to this lesson on social media and identity.
Yes
No
Do you feel your online persona is different to your real one?
A starter activity poll.
Why do people sometimes present a different image online?
Open question - why do people sometimes presnet a different image online. This follows on from the starter poll.
What will we learn today?
Explore how social media can shape identity and self-esteem.
Recognise positive and negative influences online.
Learning Objectives page.
POSITIVES
NEGATIVES
What are the positives and negatives of social media?
Word cloud with categories - groups can discuss before submitting ideas or do the activity live.
What is identity?
Identity is how we see ourselves.
It includes beliefs, interests and personality.
Identity changes over time.
Online profiles can show only part of a person.
Social media can act like a “highlight reel”.
Information slide - what is identity?
What is identity?
Follow up slide to reveal the truth! A very messy bedroom!
Online Identity vs Real Life
Edited photos
Carefully chosen posts
Likes and followers visible
Emotions and struggles
Mistakes and growth
More complex than a profile
Infromation slide - online identity vs real life.
Likes
Filters
Comments
Follower counts
Which social media feature affects people most?
A poll that can generate further discussion.
How does social media influence people your age?
Open question - how does social media influence people your age?
Online Identity vs Real Life
Different features affect people differently.
Likes and follower counts can create pressure.
Filters can change ideas about appearance.
Positive comments can boost confidence.
Information slide - online identity vs real life.
Which action supports a healthy online identity?
Comparing yourself constantly to influencers
Posting only for likes and approval
Taking breaks from social media when needed
Editing every photo to look perfect
A multiple choice question - which action supports a healthy online identity?
Healthy Online Identity
Healthy habits include balance and self-awareness.
Social media should support wellbeing, not control it.
Taking breaks can reduce stress and comparison.
Information slide - healthy online identity.
What habits can help protect mental wellbeing online?
Open question - what habits can help protect mental wellbeing online.
Key Takeaways
Identity is shaped by experiences and relationships.
Social media can influence confidence and self-image.
Online profiles often show only highlights.
Healthy online habits protect wellbeing.
Balance and authenticity matter.
A fill in the blanks question based on the information from the lesson.
Reflection
Track your screen time for one day and reflect on:
How it affected your mood
What you noticed about your habits
Information slide - reflection.
Cyberbullying
Fake news and misinformation
Online safety
Influencer culture
Digital wellbeing and balance
Which aspect of social media should we discuss next?
Poll - which aspect of social media should we discuss next?
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