What are some specific challenges our students face in regards to social media? by Jennifer Taylor https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo en-us 2021-03-10 06:04:18 UTC 2021-03-27 15:55:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Being able to unplug in a meaningful way w/o social pressure pulling them back. llabrie1 https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1354620072 It was really eye opening to see the kids talking about how they WISH they could unplug and interact like they used to, but, because of the prevalence of phones, they are doomed to stay on social media instead. Hearing about how in person interaction became substituted by text and memes and such was undeniably sad, but had a very firm ring of truth as well. The idea that this is a mirror to more societally understood addictions is powerful, and I think we observed that in how the kids were talking about their relationship with phones and the media platforms contained therein. ]]> 2021-03-25 19:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1354620072 The exposure to inappropriate content https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1356083373 Through the comments on social media kids are exposed to racist comments of others. The internet exposes them to content that they are not ready for or even understand at their age. It is really impossible for parents to control the content they see on the internet. Also, the negative comments they read can make them spiral and develop a pessimistic view of the world. ]]> 2021-03-26 05:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1356083373 Being completely distracted all the time sghilarducci https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1357980196 With so many apps and devices, students are multitasking but not quality tasking on any of it.]]> 2021-03-26 16:32:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1357980196 Understnading what is "InstaReal" vs "REAL LIFE" mmenchaca1 https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1358016625 The constant comparisions of the "GREAT" life others are leading and teaching our youth that these are unrealistic and only a snapshot of truth.

]]> 2021-03-26 16:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1358016625 Not having a realistic idea of who they are before being bombarded with more than they are prepared to handle. https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1360001521 Teens need time to develop and form their identity, but with so much pressure to "fit in" using devices and apps that adults struggle with it seems premature to passively encourage them to participate in these behaviors.]]> 2021-03-27 15:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jtaylor302/lvkm6j4eo7yqekgo/wish/1360001521