Lesson 1

"The psychology of online presence"

Lesson Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
🟣Understand the role of social networks and blogging in modern communication.
🟣 Analyze the psychological aspects of online behavior.
🟣 Discuss the impact of social media on identity and relationships.

Task 1.

📍Answer questions about the social media usage:

What are social media platforms?
What social media platforms do you use the most? Why?
How do you present yourself online? Is it different from real life?

Introduction to social media platforms

Social media platforms are online spaces where people connect, share content, and engage.

Task 2.

📍Place your names with the help of stickers on a Miro board under categories:

Casual user.
Content creator.
Lurker.
Digital nomad.
Influencer.

📍Discuss how social media shapes your identity.

Task 3 (Group activity).

📍Create a short digital story of how social media evolved. You can add visuals, memes, and infographics.

📍Present your versions.

📍Think about how does social media affect the brain?

Learn more about psychological aspects of using online platforms ↓

Dopamine boost

Getting likes triggers pleasure responses (similar to eating chocolate).

Social comparison

Comparing oneself to influencers and celebrities.

Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Anxiety from seeing others’ exciting lives online.

📍Discuss in pairs what of this might apply to you.

Task 4.

📍Read the following statements and decide if they describe a positive or negative effect of social media. Write P (Positive) or N (Negative) next to each one:

1. Scrolling through social media late at night makes it harder to fall asleep.

2. Social media helps people stay connected with family and friends.

3. FOMO can make people feel anxious or sad about their own lives.

4. People can use social media to spread awareness about important issues.

5. Likes and comments can become addictive, making users feel pressured to post more.

📍Think up one more example of a positive or negative effect of social media.

Task 5.

📍Think about a time when you experienced FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) or JOMO (Joy of Missing Out). Describe the situation in 4-5 sentences.

Homework

📍Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing your own digital identity based on what you learned in class. Are you a casual user, content creator, lurker, digital nomad, or influencer? Explain why.

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