Benefits of the internet/ social media
Name 3 frequently used social media apps
Group me, Kik, Whatsapp, Instagram, Tiktok, Tumblr, Twitter, Houseparty, Live.me, YouNow, Omegle, Yubo, Snapchat, or whisper
True or False:
Prolonged social media use leads to poorer sleep quality
True
A website ending in “.gov” is sponsored by what type of organization?
Government website
What classifies as personal information?
Your full name, Any type of photograph, Your current locations, The address of your home, school, or the address of any of your family or friends, Your phone number, Social security number, Passwords, Names of family members, Credit card and bank numbers
The two main benefits of social media use
Communication & Information
How does leisure internet use affect physical activity?
Lowers levels of activity
Fact or Opinion?
Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C
Fact
True or False: A picture of you classifies as personal information.
True
Other than socialization and entertainment, what is social media or the internet useful for?
Education
Where does blue light come from?
Screens of our televisions, computers, smartphones, tablets
Fact or Opinion?
Eating fast food isn’t bad if you only eat it once a week
Opinion
Who should you share your username and password with?
No one (also accept parent/guardian)
What is New Media?
Any media that is delivered digitally
What can you do to decrease blue light exposure?
Create technology-free zones, Use blue light filters, Turn on “Dark/Night mode”, Have more daytime light exposure! Go outside!
An example of a good website or app to use for finding health information
MyHealth.Alberta: Health information from Alberta Health Services, MedlinePlus Health Information (NLM), MayoClinic.org: Patient Care and Health Information, HealthLink BC, SexualityandU.ca, Canadian Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
APPS: CDC Health IQ App, BAM! Dining Decisions App
How long does something stay online once it's posted?
Forever
In what ways does social media enable mental health and wellbeing?
Connect with extended family members and friends OR take part in local and global online communities which provides a sense of connection and belonging
How is our Mental health affected by too much social media use?
Lower mood, stress, anxiety, FOMO, negative self-worth...etc.
What is fake news?
News stories or hoaxes are created to deliberately misinform or deceive
What is the first thing you should do if one of your social media accounts gets hacked?
Change your password