Lesson plan: Be Yourself – Finding Balance in Digital and Media Environments
About Course
This educational resource supports young people in developing a balanced relationship with digital media and online environments. It explores how media and online interactions influence self-perception, emotions, and behaviour, while encouraging reflection on personal values and wellbeing. The materials include practical activities and guidance that can be used in classroom settings or workshops to promote healthier digital habits and self-awareness.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://www.medijskapismenost.hr/edukativni-materijali-biti-svoj-biti-u-ravnotezi-u-virtualnom-i-medijskom-okruzenju/
- Title of the resource: Lesson plan: Be Yourself – Finding Balance in Digital and Media Environments
- Author: Edukacijsko-rehabilitacijski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, AEM, Medijska pismenost 🇭🇷
- Language: Croatian 🇭🇷
- Year of publication: 2022
- Keywords: Digital wellbeing, Self-awareness, Media influence
Learning outcome 1: Online Behavior & Digital Wellbeing
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- reflect on their own online habits and screen time
- recognize how online activities can affect mood and well-being
- identify situations where online behavior feels uncomfortable or unsafe
Learning outcome 2: Identity & Self-awareness
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- reflect on their own values, interests and strengths
- describe the difference between who they are offline and online
- recognize that online profiles do not show the whole person
Learning outcome 3: Self-image & Self-esteem
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- explain how online content can affect how they feel about themselves
- talk about positive and negative feelings related to social media use
- explain how comparing themselves to others online can be harmful
