Introduction
The fact that my title is written in # should tell you the impact that social media can have on people. This lesson is designed to get you to think about and understand the history, impact and celebrity culture around social media. Enjoy!
#trynottoirritateme
Task
This lesson will ask you to consider various videos, articles and of course, my personal favourite #google in order to understand the impact of social media on the world around us!
Process
History of Social Media. Watch the video below and write down a post for your discussion point later on e-learning
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha3dHchSZDQ]
Next, read this article about Natalie Portman and write down a point for your discussion point at the end of the webquest.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3186588/Natalie-Portman-re…
Has social Media ruined any celebrities? Check out this article/photos and you tell me #tragic
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/living/feat-public-shaming-ronson/
Just in case you were unclear.... does this instagram star feel that social media helped/hindered her? (video + article)
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/03/instagram-star-essena-onei…
[video:http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/nov/11/instagram-star-essena-onei…]
http://www.buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcneal/a-teen-instagram-star-is-editin…
Is social media safe? Do you think you should ever check your settings?
Evaluation
Having perused all the articles etc.... answer this question (but first watch this).....
[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HffWFd_6bJ0]
How can social media have a positive and or negative effect on you?
Conclusion
Last but not least, read this article and then POST A COMMENT UNDER "COMMUNICATION" "DISCUSSION BOARD" RE: SOCIAL MEDIA: GOOD, BAD OR DOWN RIGHT UGLY?
http://www.seochat.com/c/a/social/social-media-and-society-the-good-the…