Social media and young people

Is the social media ban a moral panic?

Is the social media ban a moral panic?

By Naomi Barnes

South Australia last week began consultations on a proposed social media ban for children under the age of …

Social media and young people
Four things teachers can do to help young people critically navigate social media

Four things teachers can do to help young people critically navigate social media

By Luci Pangrazio

Social media is an important element of nearly every young person’s life. Many use platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook every day. But these platforms are not neutral. Platform operators are shaping the way young people use social media. In this post I look at what is happening and how teachers can help …

Social media and young people