1.
Introduction (5 minutes)
Moderator (Student):
o Welcome students and introduce the topic: "I am _______(Name)_____________, your
Moderator in this discussion. Today, we’re discussing 'The Role of Social Media in Modern
Communication.' We’ll explore how social media platforms are shaping the way we communicate
and the broader implications of these changes."
2. Panel Discussion (20-30 minutes)
Moderator:
o "Let’s start with (Name one of your classmate: Classmate 1). As someone who uses social media
daily, how do you think it has changed the way you communicate with your friends and family?"
Classmate 1:
o Discusses the ease of staying in touch, sharing updates, and the role of social media in
maintaining relationships.
Moderator:
o "Classmate 2, from a communication studies perspective, what are the positive and negative
impacts of social media on communication?"
Classmate 2:
o Explains how social media has made global communication more accessible but also highlights
issues like misinformation and reduced face-to-face interactions.
Moderator:
o "Classmate 3, as a school counselor, how have you seen social media affect students' mental
health and their social interactions?"
Classmate 3:
o Talks about issues like cyberbullying, social comparison, and the importance of digital literacy for
students.
Moderator:
o "Classmate 4, as a journalist, how has social media changed the way news is reported and
consumed?"
Classmate 4:
o Discusses the impact of social media on news dissemination, the rise of citizen journalism, and
challenges like fake news.
3. Audience Q&A (15 minutes)
Moderator:
o Opens the floor to student questions.
o Example questions from students:
"Classmate 1 , do you feel that social media has made your relationships stronger or
more superficial?"
"classmate 2, how can we balance online and offline communication to ensure healthy
relationships?"
"classmate 3, what advice do you give students about managing their social media
use?"3
"classmate 4, what steps are being taken to combat fake news on social media
platforms?"
4. Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
Moderator:
o Summarizes the key points discussed by each panelist.
o Thanks the panelists for their insights and participation.
o Highlights any main takeaways from the discussion.
5. Reflection Activity (10 minutes)
Students/As an audience.
o Write a short reflection on what they learned about social media’s impact on communication and
how it affects their own lives.
