Social Media and Hysteria

Learning Targets I can establish the historical context of a work. Today we will make modern connections to the hysteria that was evident in the Salem Witch Trials.

How do you use social media? What is your preferred form of social media? Facebook? Twitter? Tumbler? Instagram? Pinterest? Why do you prefer one over the other? How much time each day would you say you spend on a social media site? In your own personal experience, have you ever seen something on a social media site that wasn’t true? Give an example.

Downfalls of Social Media While it can be informational and fun, what are some negative aspects of social media sites? Let’s examine 2 specific examples of where social media was not used well…

What’s wrong with this tweet?

Develop Your Own Code of Conduct Think about how social media can be used in both positive and negative ways. What advice would you give a person just creating their first social media accounts? What would they need to know/understand to ensure they used it properly? Create a “CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA” that provides guidelines for ensuring smart and safe use. You must have at least 6 guidelines.