Internet Safety and Social Media Literacy

Social
Media

Literacy
& Online
Security

Staying Safe and
Smart Online

TheAttention
Economy

• Social media platforms are designed to capture and
  keep your attention.

• Algorithms show you content that you’re likely to
  find engaging.

• Why It Matters: Recognizing this can help you manage your screen time better and find balance.

Attention Economy -

Activity

• Choose an app you use
often.

• List features that make you
want to stay on it longer.

• Forward Thinking: How
could spending less time on
this app change your day?

Open Ended

1. Choose an app that use

2. List the features that make you want to stay longer

3. How could spending less time on the app change your day?

Persuasive
Technology

• Includes features like notifications, likes, and streaks.

• Designed to bring you back and encourage constant engagement.

• Why It Matters: Recognizing these features can help you control how often you check social media.

Persuasive
Technology

- Activity

• In pairs, pick a
social media app
and identify
persuasive
features.

• Forward
Thinking: How can
you limit how these
features affect your
choices?

Open Ended

1. Pick another Social Media app

2. Identify the persuasive features

3. How can you limit how these features affect your choices?

Social
Media
and the Brain

• Social media can trigger
  dopamine, impacting mood.

• Likes and comments can make you feel happy or disappointed.

• Why It Matters: Helps you understand that your worth isn’t based on social media
  feedback.

Social
Media
and the
Brain -
Activity

• Check-In: How do you
feel after positive or
negative feedback
online?

• Forward Thinking:
How could focusing less
on 'likes' make social
media more enjoyable?

Open Ended

1. How do you feel after positive or negative feedback online?

2. How could focusing less on "likes" make social media more enjoyable?

Seeing

Consequences

• Forward Thinking: How could

you create a positive digital

reputation?

• Why It Matters: Posts or comments may be seen by people beyond your control.

• Actions on social media can have long-term effects.

Online

Security -

PII and

Passwords

• PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE

INFORMATION (PII) SHOULD BE

KEPT PRIVATE.

• STRONG PASSWORDS KEEP

YOUR ACCOUNTS SECURE.

• WHY IT MATTERS: PROTECTS

YOU FROM IDENTITY THEFT

AND UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.

PII and Passwords - Activity

• • True or False Quiz on safe sharing practices.
• • Create a passphrase using unique words and

symbols.

• • Forward Thinking: How could a stronger

password make you feel more secure?

Phishing and Malware Awareness

• Phishing scams try to
trick you into giving
away personal info.

• Malware can damage
devices or steal data.

• Why It Matters: Helps
you recognize scams and
avoid security risks.

Phishing and Malware - Activity

• Forward Thinking: How can recognizing
scams help protect you and your family?

• 'Spot the Scam' - Identify phishing

attempts in example emails.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

• Write down one new thing you learned
and one change you'll make this week.

• Share with the class and encourage

accountability.