Learning intentions
- Explore how social media can be used in a positive way
- Discuss healthy attitudes to social media.
Junior cycle
20 mins
Who am I
Sean's story
Young people use social media in many ways. Listen to how Sean uses it in his life.
Watch this scenario in class and ask students to discuss Sean's story by answering questions from the discussion prompt below.
Sam's story
Social media can be a great place to share creative ideas and ideas about the world around you. Listen to how Sam uses social media in their lives.
Watch this scenario in class and ask students to discuss Sean and Sam's story by answering questions from the discussion prompt below.
What are some of the positive ways that Sam and Sean are using social media?
How would you describe Sam and Sean’s attitude to social media?
Is there anything else that Sam and Sean could do to make sure that their experience of social media remains mostly positive?
Loneliness and isolation
Feeling pressure
