Delaney Dillard - Social Dilemma Documentary Discussion

Three Takeways
(1) There has been an increase in suicide and depression rates among teens/young adults
since the rise of social media. Educators MUST be aware of this and watch for the
signs.
(2) Fact check ALL information you find on the internet. Although I already knew to do
this, I think it’s important to teach your students to do the same. Everything you’re
doing online is being tracked and recorded. Things are purposely targeted at you - so
make sure you’re not falling for something false.
(3) Think before you post - and teach your students to do the same. Colleges, jobs, and
other opportunities are starting to look more and more at your social media as a
reflection of who you are and how you might fit into their organization. Once it’s out,
it’s out forever. Be careful.

Resource(s) I want to take with me

- I think that the three goals of tech companies (engagement, growth, and
advertisement) could be used in the classroom to keep students engaged. These goals
are things that are already being targeted towards them and that many of them are
already playing into, so why not use it for good?

Connection between documentary and tech standards Technology Proficiencies

- Technology is addicting for students. Using technology as a ●Candidates understand and actively
“filler” isn’t going to help this epidemic. engage in the flow and trend of
- Use technology to add-on to lessons, not to teach them. emerging technology to remain
- This fits into what we have learned from literally almost current.
every educator we have talked to. They mentioned the
●Candidates employ consistent and
importance of being a good educator by yourself, without the
help of technology. Technology is not a good educator, but creative use of technology to enhance
good educators utilize technology. instruction
.●Candidates use technology to
improve their efficiency.
●Candidates use technology to support
their ongoing professional
development.