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Sixty-eight percent of adults in the United States get their news from their social media feed. What are the consequences? Scholars dive into the topic with a video on digital media. They discover how social media shapes people's offline behavior in surprising ways.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite learners to conduct informal polls to find out where their friends and family get their news
- Have small groups discuss the pros and cons of using social media as a news source
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson order matters, as previous videos from the series may provide helpful background information
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Begins with an engaging animation that helps introduce the topic and builds student interest
- Includes text and graphics to support spoken content
Cons
- None