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Course: Social media literacy > Unit 3
Lesson 6: Where is all this persuasive technology taking us?Activity: Persuasive technology in your life
Take a close look at what's competing for your attention
✍️ ACTIVITY:
In a notebook, create a simple chart like this one:
| APP | PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Received a push notification that I had three unread messages | Received first thing in the morning, when I usually check social media | |
| Recommended articles about celebrity gossip | I tend to click on these types of articles | |
*Keep track of all the places online you notice persuasive techniques. You can do this now and look around for a short time, keep track over the next 24 hours, or over the course of the week. No matter the amount of time, pay close attention to the role persuasive technology plays in your life.
We’ll reflect on what you find at the beginning of the next unit.
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