In our workshop on social media, we explore together with young people the risks and opportunities of the internet as a “new medium” and reflect on the participants’ own media use.

In addition to the protection of personal data and the topic of cyberbullying, the workshop focuses on dealing with hateful comments. Other phenomena, such as the power of algorithms and fake news, are also addressed.
Depending on the age group, the content is adapted in consultation with the educational staff.

The aims are to:

• to show young people the significant change that has taken place in media use from newspapers to Web 2.0 / social media
• to reflect with young people on their own use of Web 2.0 / Internet use
• to show young people the dangers and pitfalls as well as useful possibilities of the Internet