Analyze the impact of social media on mental health and identity while launching a student-driven project through critical thinking and collaboration.

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Lesson 3: Viral or Valid: Researching the Influence of Social Media
Investigate how social media influences identity, relationships, and mental health by analyzing credible sources and gathering research to inform your project.
Lesson 4: From Data to Insights: Surveys, Media Analysis, and Interviews
Conduct hands-on research to explore how social media shapes real-world experiences, using surveys and content analysis to inform your project.
Lesson 5: Define the Problem and Ideate Solutions
Explore how social media impacts different communities and begin developing innovative, student-led solutions through research, reflection, and collaboration.
Lesson 6: Designing the Blueprint: Choosing the Right Solution Format
Design and build a first-draft prototype using digital storytelling tools to turn student ideas into impactful social media solutions.
Lesson 7: Build, Test, Refine: Prototyping Your Solution
Translate storyboards into low-fidelity digital prototypes and apply iterative design to test and improve student-led social media solutions.
Lesson 8: Beta Test Your Impact: Making Your Project Even Stronger
Refine and strengthen student prototypes through user-centered feedback, beta testing, and iterative design to improve impact and alignment.
Lesson 9: Pitch It Perfect: Bringing Your Idea to Life
Prepare students to confidently present their final solutions through storytelling, audience-focused messaging, and persuasive presentation skills.
Lesson 10: #Impact Share Your Voice, Shape the Future
Showcase student-designed social media solutions as they present final prototypes, reflect on their journey, and connect learning to future goals.
#419 – Using Tech to Enhance Personal Connections
Explore three ways that you can leverage technology to increase personal connections, collaboration, and relationship building in your classroom.
#418 – Ag Education and CTE, with Eric Sawatzke
Eric Sawatzke shares the skill-building and career benefits of agricultural education and career and technical education (CTE).
#417 – The Hybrid Model of Blended Learning
Use the best of face-to-face classroom instruction and online virtual learning by implementing the hybrid model of blended learning.
Using Tech to Enhance Personal Connections
Explore three ways that classroom technology can help K–12 teachers foster personal connections, enhance collaboration, and build relationships.
The Hybrid Model of Blended Learning
Explore various schedules for hybrid blended learning and review tips and best practices for remote and in-class learning.
#416 – Preparing for a New School Year, with Leif Voltz
Leif Voltz, a middle school science teacher, reflects on the past school year and prepares for successfully beginning a new one.