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Talk it Out [Demo Material]

Talk it Out [Demo Material]
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This
article
appeared
in
an
online
blog:
In
this
digital
age,
the
Internet
has
become
an
integral
part
of
young
people's
lives,
raising
questions
about
the
role
of
parents
in
their
children's
online
behavior.
Meta
has
introduced
"#TalkItOut"
tip
cards,
offering
suggestions
to
encourage
parents
to
communicate
more
with
their
children.
These
tips
emphasize
various
strategies
and
areas
to
support
safe
online
behavior
among
children.
The
#TalkItOut
tips
recommend
that
parents
initiate
conversations
early
and
maintain
open
communication.
They
suggest
that
parents
utilize
social
media
to
engage
with
their
children,
learn
about
their
daily
activities
and
preferences,
and
have
open
discussions
about
managing
online
relationships
and
sharing
information
on
the
Internet
during
their
leisure
time.
Furthermore,
it's
crucial
for
parents
to
lead
by
example
and
actively
learn
how
to
use
different
social
media
platforms.
Teaching
children
about
social
media
is
a
long-term
commitment,
requiring
patience,
thoughtful
consideration,
and
proactive
communication.
Parents
should
avoid
being
fixated
on
their
screens
and
instead
set
a
positive
example
in
balancing
time
spent
online,
studying,
and
socializing.
The
essence
of
the
"talk
it
out"
approach
is
evident
in
Meta's
campaign.
It
signifies
that
open
dialogue
is
the
foundation
for
understanding
and
addressing
issues,
or
even
preventing
them.
Thus,
regardless
of
one's
age
or
whether
one
is
a
user
of
social
media
or
the
Internet,
the
principle
of
"talking
it
out"
should
extend
to
all
aspects
of
daily
life.
Communication
with
parents
and
friends
is
key,
echoing
the
sentiment
of
British
poet
John
Donne's
work:
"No
man
is
an
island,
Entire
of
itself;
Every
man
is
a
piece
of
the
continent,
A
part
of
the
main."
Group discussion
Your principal has asked your group to prepare a presentation for the next Parent-Teacher Association meeting on the topic of interpersonal communication in the digital era. You may want to talk about:
Whether students have enough communication with their parents regarding the use of social media
The advantage of communication with parents and friends
How you will explain the "talk it out" communication strategy to parents
Anything else you think is important
Individual response
How often do you talk with your parents about your online activities?
Have your parents ever disagreed with something you posted online?
Do you teach your parents how to use new technology or social media platforms? Give an example.
What's one rule your family has about digital devices or social media use?
Do your parents follow or friend you on your social media accounts?
Have you and your parents ever had a conversation about online safety?
What role do you think the internet plays in your communication with your parents?
How can schools and parents work together to combat online safety issues?
Ideas for you
Essential Vocabulary
Useful Expressions
Thinking Aspects
Special and Refreshing Points