Social Media Algorithm Simulator

In this activity, students think about what best makes a social media algorithm. What can we consider when deciding which posts best suit a user? How does placing different value on each of these impact which posts are shown to the user?

The lesson pack comes with slides and a selection of post cards, and a worksheet. There is also an online tool that can help with the calculation of the post scores for each post.

Social Media Simulator WHOLE ACTIVITY Download

An online companion calculator was developed. Click here.

This activity was created as a part of our Core AI Literacy Lesson “How AI Influences you”.

Curriculum Level:

Early (Pre 5 & P1)First (P2-P4)Second (P5-P7)Third (S1-S3)Senior Phase (S4-S6)For teachers

Curriculum Area:

AI LiteracyChild Rights and EthicsCritical ThinkingCross-curricularExpressive ArtsHealth and WellbeingLanguagesMathematicsReligious and moral educationResponsible Use to Support LearningSciencesSocial StudiesTechnologies

Topics and Themes

Activity, Diet, Rest and SleepBiodiversity and InterdependenceBlended or Home LearningComputer ScienceData AnalysisData visualisationDevices & SoftwareDigital LiteracyFinding & Using InformationHow-TosPast Events and SocietiesPeople in society, economy and businessProcessing and Managing Information Responsibly