Media Navigated

Fantasy and Reality

Students investigate the gap between curated online personas and real life. This lesson explores how social media often presents an idealised version of reality and helps students develop the critical thinking skills to distinguish between fantasy and reality in digital content.

Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:

Identify examples of fantasy versus reality in social media content

Outcome 2:

Understand the techniques used to create idealised online images

Outcome 3:

Analyse the impact of unrealistic social media portrayals on self-image and mental health

Outcome 4:

Develop strategies for engaging more critically with online content

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