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DIGITAL IDENTITY



LESSON PLAN

Social Media Personas

DIGITAL IDENTITY

TOPIC

DIGITAL IDENTITY

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RECOMMENDED AGE GROUP

13-15 YEARS OLD

DIGITAL IDENTITY

DURATION

30 MIN

OVERVIEW

This lesson encourages students to critically examine social media personas, understanding the distinction between online personas and real life, and the effects of curated social media feeds.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will be able to:

  • Analyse the influence of social media on digital identity

  • Evaluate how curated feeds on social media platforms influence users' perceptions and digital identities.

  • Explain the concept of online personas and their impact on self-perception.

KEY CONCEPTS

Learning Materials

Social Media Personas

Lesson Slides (Google Slides)

Social Media Personas

Lesson Slides (PPTX)

Social Media Personas

Teacher's Guide

Social Media Personas

About This Resource

Why Choose This Resource?

  • Ready-to-Use: Includes a downloadable Teacher’s Guide and Lesson Slides that work seamlessly together to save you time and effort.

  • Interactive and Engaging: Features hands-on activities  for the whole classroom, encouraging active learning and creativity.

  • Classroom-Friendly: Designed for minimal preparation, making it perfect for busy teachers.

  • Flexible and Adaptable: Suitable for various class sizes and learning environments, with activities that can be tailored to your students’ needs.



Tips for Delivering a Great Lesson

  • Keep It Age-Appropriate: Use examples and language that resonate with this age group’s experiences, like games or social apps they’re familiar with.

  • Manage Time Effectively: The lesson is designed for 30 minutes, but you can expand it by allowing more sharing or discussion time.

  • Encourage Reflection: Use the wrap-up discussion to connect the activity to real-world digital safety practices and behaviors.

  • Create a Safe Space: Foster an open and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and creations.



About the Internet Independent Framework

This lesson is part of the Internet Independent Framework, a comprehensive curriculum designed to teach students critical digital skills and online safety. Aligned with global best practices, the framework provides guidance for educators to teach cyber safety, generative AI, and digital wellbeing. Explore the framework here.

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