SHS3 Ict · Semester 1 Week 16: Emerging Technologies and Applications

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.2.LI.2 - Evaluate the Role of Social Media as Communication and Collaboration Tools in Society.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define social media and list at least five popular social media platforms used in Ghana and globally.
Describe the primary communication and collaboration features of platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of social media use for individuals and society, drawing on their own experiences.
Discuss the impact of social media on privacy, mental health, relationships, and information sharing in the Ghanaian context.
Demonstrate responsible social media practices, including protecting personal information and avoiding cyberbullying.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Technologies in the Society (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Emerging Technologies and Applications (1.2)
Content standard: 3.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of emerging technologies Teaching 3.1.2.LO.1 Analyze and discuss the affordances and impact of digital tools in various domains. Evaluate the role of social media as communication and collaboration tools in society.
Indicator: 3.1.2.LI.2 - Evaluate the Role of Social Media as Communication and Collaboration Tools in Society. (Example Facebook, Twitter , Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 73

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

● Participate in Think-Pair-Share activities and discussions to examine the role of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter / X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other relevant platforms as tools for communication and collaboration. ● Research to understand the purposes, features, and current trends of different social media platforms. ● Share personal experiences and insights regarding specific social media platforms they have used, discussing the advantages, disadvantages, and potential impact on individuals and society. ● Engage in discussions that explore the effects of social media on privacy, mental health, relationships, information sharing, and societal dynamics.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- and Learning
- * Notepad or exercise book * Pen
- Smartphones
- Laptops
- Desktop computers
- * Tablets * TV and Radio
- Productivity tools
- Open Educational Resources (including YouTube, MOOCs -
- Udemy/Coursera, Khan
- Academy, TESSA)
- * The iBox (CENDLOS) * Subject-based application
- software
- Instructional Laboratories (with multimedia equipment and smartboards)
- Maintenance and repair workshops
Assessment (3.1.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.