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Digital Media and Your Brain

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Part 1:

Show the video, then discuss:

What are some of the benefits of sharing on social media?
What are some of the drawbacks of social media use that the teens brought up in the video?
What was one perspective shared in the video that you agreed with? Why?

Part 2: What is a Digital Footprint?

Play video, then have students discuss what is in THEIR Digital Footprint.

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Part 3: What should/should NOT be shared online?

Part 4:

Show the video, then discuss:

What are some media habits mentioned in the video?
Which features of design hooked them? Can you think of any other addictive features not mentioned in the video?
Do you think your media habits add value to your life? Why/why not?

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Part 5: Groups fill out the handout and turn in to the teacher before the end of class.

Copy of 8th Social Media, Footprints, and Your Brain (CSM)

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