Social Media Vocabulary
What do we call a person who follows an online personality but rarely interacts with their content?
lurker
What information would you normally find on a social media profile?
name, photo, bio, location, interests, hobbies.
A friend posts an embarrassing photo of you without asking. What would you say to your friend?
Accept any appropriate response that clearly expresses the student's concern/request.
Should you always ask for someone's permission before posting a photo of them online? Why or why not?
Accept either position if supported with a reasonable explanation.
What is one positive way social media has changed the way people communicate?
Any reasonable answer with a brief explanation.
What is a piece of content designed to attract attention by using a sensational headline?
clickbait
Name three things people do to make their profile more attractive.
Any three reasonable answers; e.g. photos, interests, qualities, values, etc.
Someone you don't know keeps sending you messages on social media. How would you politely tell them to stop?
Accept any polite but clear response.
Is it ever acceptable to use someone else's photo as your profile picture? Explain.
Accept reasonable answers, but students should consider permission, identity, and privacy.
Do you think people behave differently online than they do in face-to-face situations? Why?
Clear opinion + reason.
What do we call a topic or hashtag that is currently receiving a lot of attention online?
trending topic
Why might someone choose not to use their real name online?
Privacy, safety, anonymity, etc.
You see a post containing information that you know is false. What would you do? Explain why.
Accept any reasonable response with justification.
A friend shares a private conversation with you, but you want to post part of it on social media because it's funny. Would you do it? Why or why not?
Accept either position with justification.
Can someone have a completely different personality online from their real-life personality? Explain.
Clear position + explanation/example.
What is a geo-tag used for?
To indicate or share the geographical location of a post
What could a social media profile reveal about someone's personality?
Interests, values, lifestyle, opinions, etc.
A friend tells you that they spend several hours a day checking social media and feel anxious when they can't access it. What advice would you give them?
Student should give appropriate advice and explain at least one reason.
Should employers be allowed to check a job applicant's social media profile before hiring them? Defend your position.
Accept either position. Student should give a clear opinion and at least two supporting points.
"People care too much about how they are perceived on social media." Do you agree or disagree? Defend your position.
Clear position + at least two supporting points.
What is the difference between a profile, a timeline, and a newsfeed?
A profile is your personal identity page, a timeline is the chronological collection of your own posts on that page, and a newsfeed is a rolling stream of updates from all the people and pages you follow.
Should employers be allowed to check applicants' social media profiles?
Accept a well-supported opinion.
Someone creates a fake profile using your name and photos. 1-minute conversation with a partner about what you would do and how you would deal with the situation.
Accept any logical response that addresses the situation and includes appropriate interaction between the two speakers.
Social media platforms collect information about their users to personalize the content and ads they see. Would you be willing to give up some privacy in exchange for using these platforms for free? Choose a partner and discuss your views. (1 min.)
Both students should express and support a position, respond to each other's ideas, and reach a conclusion or compromise.
"Social media brings people closer together, but it can also make them feel more alone." To what extent do you agree? Choose a partner and discuss.
Both students should express opinions, respond to each other, provide support/examples, and reach a conclusion.