Is Internet Privacy Possible? - S2 E18

The Internet. Is it possible to be safe and private while still having fun with social media?

This week's 8th grade hosts, Salil and Shauna, are joined by Sara, Danielle, and Brady. The group starts off by discussing if businesses should check social media prior to hiring employees. They continue the conversation to include Internet privacy, and the lack of, as well as young people lying to get on social media apps. The students end by offering tips for pre-teens to consider before getting on media.

RESOURCES
Pew Research Study: Teens & Social Media
Common Sense Media: Teens on Social Media & How Much Screen Time is Okay?
Adam Alter: TED Talk & "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology"

Tune in next week as our other two hosts, Lauren and Rhys, take the lead with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

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