Lesson Plan: Social Media Footprint
1. Lesson Objective(s):
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
- Analyze the impact of their social media usage on personal identity and future opportunities (SKAV: Analyze).
- Evaluate their own social media footprint and its implications on privacy, reputation, and employability (SKAV: Evaluate).
- Create a plan to manage their social media presence responsibly (SKAV: Create).
12. Resources Relevant to the Objectives:
- Articles about social media footprint and its implications.
- Case studies or examples of individuals impacted by their social media presence.
- Access to computers or tablets for research.
- Projector for multimedia presentations.
- Handouts with guidelines on managing social media profiles.
13. Complete Lesson Introduction:
Start the lesson with a thought-provoking video or article that highlights the consequences of a poor social media footprint, like job recruitment statistics related to social media. Pose questions for discussion, such as, "What do you think employers look for on social media?" and "How can a social media profile affect one's future opportunities?". Engage learners to share their initial thoughts before transitioning into the formal content.
14. Body of the Lesson:
Teacher Activities:
- Present a brief lecture using a PowerPoint presentation covering key concepts of social media footprints, including definitions and real-life implications.
- Facilitate small group discussions, guiding students to identify their own social media usage patterns based on provided case studies.
- Assist each group in preparing a brief presentation on their findings.
Learners’ Activities:
- Take notes during the lecture and participate in the discussion by sharing personal experiences and insights regarding social media.
- In their small groups, analyze different social media footprints from case studies and summarize key findings.
- Create a visual or written plan outlining their strategy for managing their own social media presence effectively.
15. Complete Lesson Conclusion:
Conclude the lesson by summarizing the main points discussed. Encourage learners to reflect on how they can improve their social media presence and what key takeaways they can implement in their daily lives. Ask them to share their strategies with the class, allowing for further discussion and peer feedback. Finish with a reminder of the importance of maintaining a positive online presence.
16. Assessment
How to Assess?
- Use a rubric to evaluate the group presentations and the individual plans they create regarding managing their social media footprint.
What (Knowledge of…/ Ability to…)
- Knowledge of social media implications and ability to develop a personal management plan.
By Who?
- Teacher will assess the group presentations using the rubric.
- Peers will conduct a peer review of each other's plans for additional feedback.
17. Inclusive Strategies:
- For learners at risk: Provide additional support and one-on-one guidance during group activities. Offer alternative methods for presenting information, such as visual aids.
- For gifted learners: Encourage deeper analysis and research related to more complex case studies involving public figures' social media footprints.
- Different cultures and religions will be addressed by encouraging respectful dialogue and inclusivity; make sure examples used are globally relevant and diverse in perspective.
Assessed by: [Teacher's Name]
Date: [Insert Date]
This lesson plan is designed to cultivate a responsible approach to social media among grade 12 learners while accommodating diverse learning needs and promoting engagement through interactive and reflective activities.