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The message is clear—Kik Messenger is a hit with teens! Why is the app so popular? Viewers kick around the details during a short video from a digital citizenship series. The resource describes how Kik works, its customizable features, and some of the pitfalls of using the app.
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Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Of the students that use Kik, ask them to tell which auxiliary apps they've installed to go along with it
- Give the class some time to discuss among themselves the pros and cons of Kik, then come together to diagram them on the board
Classroom Considerations
- Ensure pupils understand the dangers of communicating with total strangers through the app
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The video does a great job of highlighting Kik's attractive features
- Excellent examples clearly demonstrate the downside of the app's content
Cons
- None