Vlogging and Social Media Influence: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment + Worksheet Suggestions (High School)

Tired of spending your weekends trying to keep up with the latest TikTok trends? Transform your Year 9 to 12 Media Arts, English, and Digital Technologies lessons with this complete, relevant unit that brings "Digital Storytelling" to your classroom!

Step into the world of "The Content Creator," a comprehensive Media and Digital Literacy unit designed to save you time and deeply engage your High School students. This unit focuses on building a strong foundation in Video Production and Digital Citizenship, blending the creative skills of "Vlogging and Editing" with the critical understanding of "Online Influence and Ethics," while connecting to personal branding and media literacy.

Packed with storyboarding workshops, filming challenges and algorithm analysis, this unit will transform your classroom into a dynamic production studio where students don't just consume content, they create it as Digital Storytellers, Social Media Managers and Ethical Influencers.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to help you deliver exceptional Media lessons with confidence. You will find:

• 10 Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through the content creation process, from identifying a unique 'Niche and Brand' and mastering 'On-Camera Presence', to understanding 'Lighting and Audio', navigating 'Video Editing Software' and decoding the mysteries of 'Algorithms and Analytics'.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit is aligned with High School Media Arts, English and Digital Technologies curricula. It covers key concepts including Representation, Audience Engagement, Digital Footprints and Online Safety.
• Project-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive and real-world activities that make media concepts concrete. Imagine your students creating a 'Channel Trailer', performing a 'Vlog Script Read-Through', analysing 'Viral Video Structures' and conducting a 'Digital Ethics Audit'.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress through natural observation opportunities embedded in each activity. Observe their technical skills during 'Filming Labs', review their storytelling ability during 'Storyboard Critiques' and evaluate their critical thinking through 'Influencer Case Studies'.
• Early Career Connections: Expose students to potential future pathways by weaving career education into every lesson. Connect activities to the work of a Video Editor, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketer, Content Strategist and Journalist.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with the comprehensive "My Vlog Launch" project, where students must plan, script, film and edit a polished 3-5 minute vlog episode on a topic of their choice, accompanied by a "marketing plan" that outlines their target audience, platform strategy and thumbnail design.

Cover Your Term of Media Arts!

This unit is designed to cover essential digital production and media literacy goals for high school students living in a connected world. Provide your students with high-quality, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between amateur clips and professional content creation. Stop the endless search for relevant digital resources and reclaim your time.

Download "The Content Creator" today and empower your students with the digital skills they need to share their voice with the world!