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Teaching How Social Media Turns Arguments Between Teens Into Violence

How Social Media Turns Arguments Between Teens Into Violence

The deadly insurrection at the US Capitol in January 2021 showed the power of social media—how it influences real-world behavior and encourages violence. This isn’t new information for teens. They spend more time on social media than any other age group and know this truth firsthand.

Caitlin Elsaesser, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Connecticut
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How can you stop conflicts on social media from escalating to offline violence?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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