Category: Social media

My Filter Bubble

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Overview:
In this assignment, you will apply Eli Pariser’s concept of the filter bubble to your own social media and internet use. Then you will analyze the possible differences in search items among several individuals.
Instructions:
For this assignment, you will need the help of two individuals who are willing to let you observe their social media newsfeed and internet search. The two individuals should be as diverse as possible. For example, if you are a 35 year old woman, try to choose two individuals who differ from you in age, gender, political stance, occupation, or interests. Write a brief paragraph about each individual (including you) that describes basic characteristics and demographic information. Include some of the characteristics listed above.

  1. First, conduct an internet search on a controversial and current topic. For example, search any trending topic you find on yahoo or social media platform. Be sure you are searching from your own personal computer or device. Take a screen shot of the first page of search results. Ask two other individuals to search the same term from their own device and send you a screen shot of the first page of results. Include the three screen shots with your submitted assignment.
  2. Review each of the three screen shots. Describe the differences and similarities in items that were included. Analyze the results as they relate to the individual who searched them. What are some reasons each particular individual got those specific search results? What connections can you make between the individual’s characteristics/demographic information and their specific search results?
  3. Summarize how the filter bubble impacts your worldview and what information you have access to. Create a short list of ways to pop your filter bubble. What can be done to diversify the information you see on the internet and social media platforms?

Interactive Media/Multimedia

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provide a vehicle for the delivery of the lesson you have developed. You should incorporate the digital tools you have found to facilitate the lesson activities that support students to attain your learning objective in this interactive/multimedia presentation. The presentation will be a resource that you should include in your detailed lesson plan.

Clarification: The intention of this presentation is to teach your lesson. The audience is the group of students the lesson is developed to teach.

Assignment Components: Your interactive/multimedia presentation will be shared on your website on the lesson plan page. The presentation should include the following components:
• Title: Name of lesson, grade level, content area
• Learning objective and content and ISTE Standards addressed.
• Components of the lesson (See lesson plan procedure)
• Content that will guide delivery of the lesson and provide your audience with focused and specific information to support the learning objective of your lesson.
o Keep your presentations engaging and moving.
o Provide credit to media that is not your original work (citations/attributions).
o Hyperlink to resources to increase accessibility.
o Keep readability in mind when selecting font types and sizes.
o Use color and animation thoughtfully.
o Include opportunities for conversation/discussion, feedback, assessment, and questions.

EXAMPLE PRESENTATION: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YqnhJSf8V9bb1fEGOXe7DilzS2Fu4U6bDkMH7EQK9Rk/edit?usp=sharing

• Multimedia Presentation Tools: Below are resources you might choose from to create your presentation. You are not limited to these resources. These resources can also be combined to create a more engaging presentation.
o Buncee: https://app.edu.buncee.com/
o Canva: https://www.canva.com/
o Doceri: https://doceri.com/
o Educreations: https://www.educreations.com/
o Explain Everything: https://explaineverything.com/
o Google Slides: https://www.google.com/slides/about/
o Microsoft Powerpoint
o Pear Deck (with Google Slides): https://www.peardeck.com/googleslides/
o Prezi: https://prezi.com/
o Visme: https://www.visme.co/
o ShowMe: https://www.showme.com/
o Nearpod: https://nearpod.com/
• Additional web 2.0 tools can enhance your presentation and support facilitation of your lesson. Below are several resources you might consider including in your presentation. You are not limited to these.
o Animation Tools:

Social Media and the Self

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Recent research suggests that narcissism has been increasing among college students in recent years. Search social media sites such as Facebook,
Instagram, and Twitter and look for evidence of narcissistic posts. This is not a controlled experiment, of course, but do you see evidence of narcissism on
these sites? What about signs of caring for and empathy toward others—did you find evidence for these traits as well? Do your findings support those of the
Twenge (2013) article you read?

How social media changes the landscape regarding “drug messages”

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How is social media (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) changing the landscape regarding “drug messages”?
What new forms of or enhancements to social media can you envision over the next 5 years? How will be media’s role and hence its impact change in the future?
How can the Pharmacists’ voices be heard in this new media environment?
Given the rapidly moving marijuana legalization landscape, what biases now seem to be present in Nixon’s “War on Drugs”?