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