The Ethical Innovation Challenge Pack has been designed to get students rethinking the future of social media to create a platform that prioritises responsible innovation and user well-being.
Throughout the pack, students will be analysing the ethical issues facing mainstream social media, exploring the negative effects on users and communities, and designing a new platform that tackles these challenges head-on. From developing ethical engagement strategies to designing a user-friendly interface, students will create a social media experience that fosters trust, safety, and positive online interactions.
Students can complete this pack digitally, or on a printed copy and will be challenged to work individually or in teams as they complete five activities related to building a social media platform. Each activity will see students provided with a page of information to outline what is being asked of them, along with a second page of information with links to case studies to help shape their thinking.
To assist students with their ideas, they will be provided with three user personas to consider, all with specific needs and frustrations. As students bring their social media app to life they will be asked to prepare a script and slides for a 3-5 minute pitch outlining their plans.
This is a great activity pack for educators looking to find an engaging way to help students build their innovation skills whilst linking to the interest area of sustainable innovation. This activity pack can be adapted to suit your preferred time length and delivery style. It is recommended that students are given at least 6-8 hours of working time to bring their ideas to life.
Challenge Areas:
As students work to build their own sustainable social media brand, they will be working through the following challenge areas to create their app. These include:
App Design: Redefining social media from the ground up, students will be developing a platform that prioritises user well-being, transparency, and responsible innovation.
Monetisation: Balancing profit and user trust, students will be designing revenue strategies that generate income while maintaining ethical standards and a positive user experience.
Content Creation: Students will explore the power of digital storytelling, and will be crafting a content strategy that engages users, fosters community, and upholds ethical standards in social media.
Ethical Features: Designing responsible digital experiences, students will be creating innovative platform features that prioritise user well-being, transparency, and trust in social media.
Links To:
Digital Technologies
Careers
Business Studies
Innovation, Entrepreneurship Or STEM Clubs
This resource is recommended for students in Years 9 - 12.
What's Included:
One PDF Document The Can Be Accessed Digitally Or Printed And Completed On Paper, The Document Includes:
Introduction: The pack starts with an overview of the challenge that students are being asked to solve.
Background: Students are provided with background information on the challenge and the industry.
Criteria: Students are provided with information on what they are working towards and the criteria.
User Personas: Students are provided with three key user personas to consider as they create their final solution.
Challenge Pages: Each challenge has a one page overview of what is expected of students and key guidelines for their solutions.
Stimulus Pages: Each challenge comes with a stimulus page of videos, blog posts and other stimulus for students to explore.
Pitch Page: Once students have completed all the challenges in the pack, they will be asked to create a 3-5 minute pitch.
License Details:
Once purchased this resource is available for use indefinitely by the school or individual that has purchased it. This resource is not to be shared outside of your school community, and can not be resold. Should you wish to purchase this resource via invoice, please email our team at info@bopindustries.com
About BOP Industries:
BOP Industries is an Australian education company on a mission to inspire the next generation of young innovators. Having worked with 100,000 students around the world, our team of innovative educators are passionate about creating future-focused learning experiences for young people. To find out more about BOP, head to: www.bopindustries.com/why-bop