Instagram Pauses Development On App For Kids

Instagram Pauses Development On App For Kids

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses Instagram's app designed for kids, following a report that highlighted its potential negative impact on teenage girls' body image. Instagram's head addressed the criticism, emphasizing the need for age-appropriate online experiences as children are already active online.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Wall Street Journal report suggest about Instagram's app for kids?

It worsens body image issues among teenage girls.

It improves social skills among teenagers.

It reduces screen time for children.

It helps in educational development.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did the head of Instagram blame for misunderstanding the purpose of Instagram Kids?

The app developers

Teenage users

Parents and teachers

Media and critics

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the head of Instagram's reaction to the early leak of Instagram Kids?

He decided to cancel the app launch.

He praised the media for their insights.

He blamed the media and critics for misunderstanding.

He ignored the leak completely.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Instagram believe it's important to develop age-appropriate experiences for kids?

To compete with other social media platforms.

To increase their user base.

To reduce the app's development costs.

Because kids are already online.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key reason for creating age-appropriate online experiences according to Instagram?

To promote more advertisements.

To ensure kids have safe online interactions.

To limit children's access to the internet.

To enhance educational content.

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