Introduction to Media Literacy and Social Media
This opening lesson sets the stage for the Media Navigated course by introducing students to the concept of media literacy and examining the role social media plays in their lives. Students explore what it means to be a critical and informed media consumer in the modern digital landscape.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1:
Define media literacy and explain its importance in the digital age
Outcome 2:
Identify the most commonly used social media platforms and their key features
Outcome 3:
Begin to think critically about how social media shapes perceptions and behaviour
Outcome 4:
Reflect on their own social media use and its effects
What's included
A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.
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