Social Media for Education and Busines Jss 3 Plan

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LESSON PLAN

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 3
Term	Second Term
Week	3
Topic	Social Media for Education & Business
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date/Period	________________________

Instructional Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define social media and identify examples of social media platforms.
2. Explain how social media can be used to support education and learning.
3. Describe how businesses use social media for advertising, branding and promotion.
4. Explain the meaning of branding and promotion.
5. State rules for safe and responsible use of social media.

Instructional Materials

• Computer, smartphone or tablet.
• Internet connection, where available.
• Pictures or screenshots of social media platforms.
• Sample educational and business social media posts.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Previous Knowledge

Students have basic knowledge of the internet and online communication.

Reference Materials

• JSS 3 Digital Technologies lesson note on Social Media for Education & Business.
• Teacher's available examples of social media platforms and online content.

Presentation

Stage/Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
Introduction 10 minutes	Asks students to mention online platforms they know and explain how people use them to communicate, learn or promote products. Introduces the concept of social media.	Mention familiar social media platforms and describe some of their uses.
Step 1: Meaning and Examples of Social Media 15 minutes	Defines social media and discusses examples such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and LinkedIn. Explains that different platforms have different features and uses.	Define social media, identify examples and state some uses of the different platforms.
Step 2: Social Media in Education 15 minutes	Explains how social media can support learning through sharing educational materials, tutorials, group discussions, communication and educational communities. Discusses possible problems such as distraction and misinformation.	State educational uses of social media and discuss how students can use it responsibly for learning.
Step 3: Social Media in Business 15 minutes	Explains how businesses use social media for advertising, product display, customer communication, branding, promotions and feedback. Gives examples of businesses that can benefit from social media.	Identify business uses of social media and give examples of products or services that can be promoted online.
Step 4: Branding, Promotion and Safety 10 minutes	Explains branding and promotion. Discusses responsible use of social media, including protecting personal information, verifying information, respecting others and avoiding suspicious offers.	Explain branding and promotion and state rules for safe and responsible social media use.
Evaluation 10 minutes	Asks questions about social media, its educational and business uses, branding, promotion and responsible use.	Answer the questions and give relevant examples.
Conclusion 5 minutes	Summarises the lesson and emphasises that social media should be used safely, responsibly and purposefully.	Listen, ask questions and copy the summary.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is social media?
2. List five examples of social media platforms.
3. State four uses of social media in education.
4. State four ways businesses use social media.
5. What is branding?
6. Explain the meaning of promotion.
7. State five rules for responsible social media use.

Assignment

1. Explain five benefits of social media in education.
2. Describe five ways a small business can use social media to promote its products or services.
3. Differentiate between branding and promotion.
4. List six safety rules students should follow when using social media.

Board Summary

• Social media allows users to create, share and interact with digital content.
• Examples include Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and LinkedIn.
• Social media can support learning through educational materials, tutorials and group discussions.
• Businesses use social media for advertising, branding, promotion and customer communication.
• Branding creates a recognisable identity, while promotion communicates information about products or services.
• Responsible use requires privacy protection, respectful communication and verification of information.

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