Lesson 4 Digital Well-Being
Tips and Tricks for a Healthier Digital Life
Managing our digital ____ can be challenging.
Do you sometimes worry that your online content ____ face copyright issues?
Have you ever felt that ____ were being overly influenced by online shopping recommendations?
Are you constantly checking for likes and comments on ____ social media posts?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, ____ are some tips and ideas to help you have a healthier digital life.
Avoid Copyright Violations
____ is an enthusiastic gamer who shares her gameplays on a popular video-sharing platform.
Recently, her channel was suspended for ____ violation issues.
She was shocked ____ learn that the background music played within the game had a copyright claim.
Now Cathy wants to know how to avoid similar ____ in the future.
Cathy’s mistake is not ____ in the content creation community.
Creators often ____ embedded copyrighted material, such as background music, sound effects, images, and video clips.
Even a brief appearance of such material can put creators at risk of a copyright ____
To avoid any potential copyright issues, creators should research their creation to check if any ____ its components are copyrighted.
____ they come across copyrighted content, they should contact the copyright owner for permission to use it, replace it with non-copyrighted material, or remove it completely.
____ material with a Creative Commons (CC) license might also be a good idea.
Most of this material can be used at no cost ____ long as certain rules are followed.
These simple steps can help content creators avoid unexpected copyright issues and have some peace ____ mind about their work.
Break Free from Filter Bubbles
____ Alex, a high school student with a passion for fashion.
He often finds ____ on social media and enjoys shopping online.
Recently, however, he has realized that he keeps buying ____ same style of clothes.
Even when he wants to try out new styles, he has a difficult time getting fresh ideas or recommendations on his preferred online ____
Alex ____ trapped in a filter bubble!
Online shops and social media platforms use algorithms to “filter” out content for you based on your ____ purchases, likes, and search history.
As a result, you might find yourself stuck inside a “bubble” ____ limited information that only reinforces your existing beliefs and preferences.
If Alex had been aware of this, he wouldn’t have missed out on new and ____ styles outside his bubble.
To stay away from filter bubbles, it is important to ____ check whether you are already trapped inside one.
____ way to do this is by performing searches on your favorite online platforms after logging out.
____ the search results and recommendations with what you usually see when you are logged in.
If there is ____ big difference between them, you may have been trapped in a filter bubble.
Managing your personal information is another key to avoiding ____ bubbles.
____ you go online, your activities are saved as cookies on your computer.
Websites can collect them based on your ____
You can remove or limit your consent on the websites or delete the ____ on your computer on a regular basis.
This way, you can reduce the amount of personal data that ____ unconsciously share as you visit websites.
Take action to break ____ from your filter bubble and open yourself up to new ideas.
Be Happy on Social Media
Social media is a big part ____ Min’s life.
____ posts photos every day and enjoys getting likes and comments.
Lately, however, ____ began to be concerned about her social media activity.
She realizes that she spends a ____ amount of time repeatedly checking her feed, desperately seeking more likes.
She ____ feels disappointed when she sees her friends’ posts receiving more likes than hers.
Social media is a ____ tool that helps us connect with others, but it also has its downsides.
One of them ____ that many people place excessive value on the number of likes and comments they get on their posts.
Those who feel that they don’t get ____ likes, like Min, may experience feelings of shame or rejection.
This can lead ____ severe anxiety.
In addition, comparing their posts with more popular ones can make them feel inferior and harm their ____
It can even cause ____
To make social media a positive part of your daily life, ____ is important to use it mindfully with some guidelines.
First, don’t let social ____ consume all your time and attention.
A quick ____ easy way to do this is to set limits on your usage or take regular breaks from social media.
This will free up your time and energy to engage in activities outside the ____ world.
Second, keep in mind that social media is a tool to network ____ others, not a platform for competition.
When you start to feel unpopular or inferior, remember that what you see online presents only the highlights of other ____ lives and does not reflect their entire story.
If you still feel envious, use that emotion as motivation that helps you with ____ personal growth.
By following these rules, you can make the most of social media and feel more at ease ____ your digital interactions.