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21 st
Century #Media Literacy
Skills
Scan the QR code or watch the following video on Social Media Safety Tips at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPlWDFtP0T0

Answer the following question:
Which tip do you think is the most important for students your age? Why?

Think before you share. Ensure that your Don’t share personal information like your
post is true, kind, helpful, necessary and address, school name or phone number.
inspiring before sharing. Don’t accept friend requests or follow
Use privacy settings to control who can strangers you don’t know in real life.
see your posts, photos and stories. Don’t spend all day scrolling or use social
Take regular breaks by trying social media media late at night.
detox days to refresh your mind and body.
Be respectful online by posting positive Don’t bully, tease or spread rumors about
comments and supporting your friends. others.
Verify information before sharing news, Don’t spread fake news or forward
remedies or advice. messages without checking the facts.
Report suspicious activity or fake accounts Don’t assume all online contacts or offers
immediately. are legitimate.
Balance your online and offline life by Don’t let social media replace real
spending time with friends, family and conversations and outdoor activities.
hobbies.

21 st
Century #Critical Thinking
Skills
THE RISKS OF OVERSHARING ONLINE
Vihaan always dreamed of becoming popular online. One day, he saw a post from a well-known
influencer announcing a “Mega Gift Contest,” with a brand-new gaming console as the prize. The
instructions for entering were simple: participants had to post a picture of an item they owned, tag
the influencer, use special hashtags and get more likes.
Excited about the possibility of winning, Vihaan decided to enter. He clicked a photo of his new
birthday watch in his room, not realising that the street name was visible through his window and his
school logo appeared on his uniform in the background. To get more likes, he set the post to Public,
just like everyone else in the contest was instructed to do.

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