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Do you guys know what is social

media?
Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information,
ideas, interests, and other forms of expression through virtual communities and networks

Do you know the good aspects of social media?

Social media and technology offer us greater convenience and connectivity:

- Broaden connection and understanding of the world
- staying connected with family and friends worldwide via email, text, FaceTime, etc. and
Strengthen relationships
- quick access to information and research
- banking and bill pay at our fingertips
- online learning, job skills, content discovery (YouTube)
- involvement in civic engagement (fundraising, social awareness, provides a voice)
- great marketing tools
- opportunities for remote employment
- Collaborative learning

For many, social media appears to have a range of benefits. It provides a way for many of us to
connect with others. We can support other people and feel supported by them. It may even be a
useful way for those with social anxiety and those who have a hard time with face-to-face
interactions to connect with others.

Digital media literacy

Develop communication and technical skills
As social media is now a part of everyday life, it is important for children and young people to
learn how to communicate online to prepare them for future opportunities in the workplace and
support them in interacting with friends and family.

A place to seek support

It can open up opportunities to offer support to friends and family that may be experiencing a
particular issue. On the flip side for some young people, it can be a place where they can seek
support if they are going through something that they cannot talk to those close to them about.

Campaigning for social good

Social media can help young people raise awareness of a particular cause that they are
interested

Develop a positive digital footprint

Young people can also use their accounts as bespoke CVs to share their achievements,
showcase their talents and build a positive online portfolio that can benefit them in later life.