Introduction
What is social media?
- Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.
What are some types of social media we use?
- Instagram / Facebook
- Messengers / Kakaotalk / Line
- Youtube
- Blog (ex. Naver)
What are the functions of the social media?
- communication
- sharing information
- relationships
What are the impacts of social media?
- bring a change in the beliefs of the audience
- deliver knowledge/message
- create connections and deepen relationships with others
- feelings of inadequacy, isolation, and dissatisfaction
Task
Students are going to create their own social media that delivers a meannigful message.
1. Choose a content they want to deliver (encourage students to come up with an idea related to their interests)
2. Choose a type of social media they would like to create. (ex. blog, instagram post, youtube shorts, etc.)
3. Brainstorm and outline the main ideas they would like to include in their post.
4. Design and create their post.
5. Upload it in classroom workspace.
Process
1. What is media?
2. What is social media?
3. What are some types of social media we use?
4. What are the functions of social media?
5. What are the impacts of social media?
6. Create your own social media post!
Evaluation
Create and share your own post that includes a content that can give meaningful impact to people.
Conclusion
The power of social media is significant in today's world. Students should be aware of the definition, types, and impacts of social media. Moreover, they need to be careful with what they upload in their social media and the power of it.