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: The power of data can benefit individuals and governments. But who can be trusted with the responsibility of having all this data? Can governments collect & use it fairly and w/o violating our privacy? Help students think through this question & become thoughtful influencers of data policy/practice. Students will be able to: - Identify pros/cons of schools having access to students' social media - Describe concerns related to gov't access to social media & phone data, including those related to free speech & privacy - Take a position for/against government access to social media & support it
1. Debating the Privacy Line (privacy & security) - Required Lesson
: When we get news from our social media feeds, it often only tells us part of the story. Our friends -- and the website's algorithms -- tend to feed us perspectives we already agree with. Show students ways to escape the filter bubble and make sure their ideas about the world are being challenged. Students will be able to: - Define "filter bubble" and explain how it occurs. - Reflect on the limitations and drawbacks that filter bubbles cause. - Identify strategies for escaping their own filter bubbles.
2. Filter Bubble Trouble (news & media literacy) - Highly Recommended Optional Lesson
: Hate speech can be both distasteful and offensive, but in many countries is protected as free speech. Should it be? Many people worry that tolerance of hate speech, especially online, has led to acts of actual violence and hate crimes. If hate speech is banned, who gets to decide what does/doesn't qualify? Help students think through the importance of both respect for others & free speech. Students will be able to: - Explain if hate speech is protected under the First Amendment. - Identify the pros and cons of censoring online hate speech. - Take a position & defend protecting/censoring
3. Should Online Hate Speech Be Censored? (cyberbullying, digital drama & hate speech) - Recommended optional lesson
: When we talk about our personal beliefs and politics, passions can run high -- especially online. These intense moments can often lead to tit-for-tat insults, or worse. If addressed calmly and coolly, they can be an opportunity to find common ground & deeper understanding. Teach students to keep disagreements civil so their ideas will be heard & so they can advocate for positive change. Students will be able to: - Define civil discourse & identify why it can be challenging - Analyze resources to identify causes/effects of uncivil online discourse - Learn & apply strategies for civil discourse
4. We Are Civil Communicators (relationships & communication) - Recommended optional lesson