Content and Engagement: Display the "How might we help young students understand Fake news, algorithms, and proper ways to use social media?" question, the Challenge/Need for K-6, key Insights from the interview, and a prototype/mock-up of the Digital Smart Kids solution. Engage attendees with a short, 1-minute pitch and a QR code to your website for the curriculum framework.
Time: Continuous interaction over the scheduled poster time.
Process: One-on-one and small group discussions; handing out a brief "takeaway" flyer; live demonstration of an age-appropriate literacy activity.
After this session, participants will be able to:
Justify the need for K-6 social media literacy curriculum based on current elementary student struggles.
Apply the Digital Smart Kids design framework to integrate social media literacy lessons into their existing K-6 curriculum.
Identify age-appropriate strategies to teach complex topics like digital footprint, online comparison, and curated online identities to young children.
The interactive, simulated social media environment designed to prepare students for real-life dilemmas is targeted toward upper elementary and middle school students age 9 to 12, confirming the content is too complex or delayed for the early K-4 grades. https://www.commonsense.org/education/social-media-test-drive
Nearly 40% of children ages 8–12 use social media, despite the minimum age being 13, highlighting the need for instruction prior to middle school.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK594759/
The Common Sense Census shows notable growth in social media use between ages eight to 12. By age 10, approximately 40% of children have a phone or access.
https://ahs.atlantichealth.org/about-us/stay-connected/news/content-central/2024/10-facts-about-kids-and-teens-on-social-media.html?scrlybrkr=3e8a3a66
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