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Teaching Instagram Shifts Toward Shopping—Here’s How That Can Be Harmful

Instagram Shifts Toward Shopping—Here’s How That Can Be Harmful

Recently, I opened up Instagram and noticed some changes. The usual spot for checking notifications is now a Shop tab.  An Instagram blog post announced the redesign. It said the change will support small businesses and connect people with their favorite brands and creators. This made me pause.

Nazanin Andalibi, Assistant Professor, School of Information, University of Michigan
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Is shopping on social media harmful or helpful?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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