Lets all think about how we can use social media to make the world a nicer place to chat and share ideas! What do you think you can do to make your online conversations more positive?
Today we’re going to talk about how we can use social media in a positive way!
Social media lets people from all over the world share their ideas, feelings, and experiences. It’s like a giant schoolyard where everyone gets to talk. But sometimes, people use it to say unkind things instead of discussing their ideas properly.
Understanding Social Media
Social media is like a powerful tool that gives everyone a voice. People can talk about things that matter to them and share their achievements with a big audience. But it’s also important to use it responsibly.
Turning Negatives into Positives
Sometimes, instead of having nice chats, people might start arguing and say mean things. We can change this by learning how to talk about problems without being mean. Here are some ways to make our social media conversations better:
- Educational Campaigns: Schools and websites can teach us how to talk nicely and respectfully on social media. We can learn how to explain our ideas without being hurtful.
- Rules on Social Media: The places where we chat online, like social media platforms, can make rules to stop people from being mean. They can help show the good conversations more and hide the mean ones.
- Role Models: Some people are really good at having nice conversations online. Social media can show us more from these people, so we can learn to be like them!
- Group Discussions: Sometimes, special talks are set up where everyone sticks to the topic and discusses it nicely. This helps us learn how to chat without arguing.
- Tools for Users: Social media can give us tools to block mean comments or to not see them at all. This helps us focus on having good chats.
By learning to use social media this way, it becomes a place where we can learn, share, and grow, not argue and fight.
Curriculum Alignment
Here’s how this topic connects to our school lessons:
| Subject Area | Alignment Number | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| English | ACELY1699 | Participate in discussions, sharing and evaluating information. |
| English | ACELY1700 | Plan and deliver short presentations in logical sequence. |
For Teachers: Reference Texts
Teachers can use these books to help us learn more about how to communicate better:
These books offer great ideas on how to use social media in educational and positive ways.
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See our blog post on Understanding the Difference between Dialogue and Debate here
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