Mini-Lesson C: Algorithms & You
Lesson Plan
Do algorithms impact you? Do you even know what they are? Algorithms help bring us many of the functional products and tools we use today. This mini-lesson…
Overview
Do algorithms impact you? Do you even know what they are? Algorithms help bring us many of the functional products and tools we use today. This mini-lesson offers students an introductory look at how social media platforms use algorithms and how that use selectively curates the content users see.
Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Explain the basic function of an algorithm
- Identify factors that influence how social media algorithms work
- Describe the intentional and unintentional effects of social media algorithms on social media users