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