This lesson plan looks at how social media usage has soared since the arrival of COVID-19. It examines how the pandemic lockdowns and subsequent social distancing has led to an over-reliance on social networking sites.
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- Ready to use lesson plan to introduce the topic.
- Photocopiable — use year after year again and again.
- Illustrated throughout.
- Simple, clear and concise and easy to follow.
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What’s Inside? 
- The increase in social media usage during COVID-19.
- How has social media enhanced remote learning?
- The lack of access to digital technology and the effect on education.
- The benefits of limiting our use of social media.
Who is it for?
- Teachers — How can teachers use social media networks to teach their students? Is the digital divide affecting the education of some students?
- Parents — How can parents gauge the extent of their children’s social media usage during the pandemic? Are some children relying too heavily on social media to stay connected?
- Young People — What are some of the dangers of young people using social media? Can certain online networks have a negative impact on young people?
Product Details
- Age range: 12 years and upwards
- Category: Lesson plan
- First published: 2019
- Last revised: 2021
- Pages: 15
- Duration: 55 mins – 1 hour
- Illustrated throughout
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