Course: The Power of Social Media and Effects on Children Teach-Out

Returning to a premise introduced very early in the Teach-Out, much of the discourse around social media focuses on the negative – but this isn’t the whole story. In this …

As we’ve heard, social media can impact our emotional states. But how does social media impact how we express these emotions? Ethan joins us again to speak to the human …

Social media offers unique ways for us to connect with others and express our emotions. Ethan Kross, Professor of Psychology and Management/Organizations at the University of Michigan, leads a lab …

How do we define social media? Sam Sieren, Digital Media Coordinator, Center for Academic Innovation, University of Michigan gives us some key definitions and use cases for social media.

If you could go back in time to speak to your younger self about social media, what would you say? In this video, Kavya reflects on her social media use …

How can we put social media mindfulness into practice? This may be a question you’ve asked yourself through the Teach-Out. We hear again from Scott Campbell who acknowledges that this …

Nikki Sunstrum shares her recommendations on proactively avoiding pitfalls of social media by using the R.A.P.I.D Principle: Be RESPECTFUL. Represent yourself as you would in a job interview. Be AUTHENTIC. …

Social media has the capacity to support marginalized youth. Nicholas, a nationally recognized supporter of education and LGBTQ youth, describes how social media serves as a platform for advocates. Further, …