Responsible-use-of-Social-Media-and-Information-to-pass.pptx

CESC MAJOR

1. RESPONSIBLE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND INFORMATION

2. WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA AND INFORMATION?

3. SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE COLLECTIVE OF ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY-BASED INPUT, INTERACTION, CONTENT-SHARING AND COLLABORATION.

4. INFORMATION IS AN ABSTRACT CONCEPT THAT REFERS TO THAT WHICH HAS THE POWER TO INFORM. IT IS THE KNOWLEDGE COMMUNICATED OR RECEIVED CONCERNING A PARTICULAR FACT OR CIRCUMSTANCE.

5. SOCIAL MEDIA USE BASED ON THE MONTHLY ACTIVE USERS REPORTED BY THE MOST ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM IN EACH COUNTRY TOTAL NUMBER OF ACTIVE MEDIA USERS 5.18 billion

6. We defined Digital Literacy/Technology Literacy as the ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. This concept has something to do with issues arising in the digital world today. With the growing trend in the use of technology, cases of unethical use are also surging up. With this concern, ethical use of media and information should be given great emphasis through inculcating Digital citizenship starting with Digital access.

7. Digital access refers to the ability to fully participate in digital society. This includes access to tools and technologies, such as the internet and computers, which allow for full participation.

8. Having full access to technology requires continuously developing norms of appropriate, responsible, and empowered technology use which refers to Digital Citizenship. Let’s take a look at the Nine elements of Digital Citizenship to understand its content.

9. The elements (9 elements of digital citizenship) have also been organized under the principles of respect, educate and protect. To fully grasp it, take a look on the image below.

10. Digital citizenship also includes Digital Etiquette which pertains to electronic standards of conduct or procedures and has to do with the process of thinking about others when using digital devices. Recognizing Online Proper conduct is a must and it has something to do with “Netiquette”. Merriam- Webster dictionary defined Netiquette as set of rules about the proper and polite way to communicate with other people when using the internet.

11. Common issues in the digital world such as bashing and online bullying occur due to improper conduct online. As a responsible online user, the following core rules should be taken into consideration; Rule 1: Remember the Human, Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life, Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace, Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth, Rule 5: Make yourself look good online,

12. Rule 6: Share expert knowledge, Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control, Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy, Rule 9: Don't abuse your power, Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes. Learning is never ending, the more information we have, the more we seek for more. With the birth of technology, access to information comes at the tip of our fingers. However, despite the leisure technology offers, people tend to abuse it resulting to human conflict. Proper online conduct is a must every time in contact with the digital world to avoid unpleasant situations.

13. Activity 2. Think pair share ! Complete the sentences below. 1 . Digital citizenship is an essential concept for every online user because___________________ . 2. We need to bear in mind the netiquette rules every time we are in contact with the digital world because________________________. 3 . The best ways to be a responsible online user are____________________.

14. The Dangers of Misinformation

15. Various channels, such as social media and online news sites, may disseminate inaccurate information quickly and easily. By influencing the beliefs and actions of people on account of misleading information, it can result in harm. The fact checking of information source and its verification with reliable sources is a way in which misinformation can be identified. We should also be aware of ourselves' biases, and we ought to think critically when handling information.

16. The Importance of Fact-Checking

17. The verification of sources, checks on bias and evaluation of the reliability of information provided shall be part of act checking. By checking facts, we can be sure to share the exact and correct information with others. Fact checking is even more important than it's ever been in today's world, when information can be shared with the click of a button. In order to prevent misinformation from spreading rapidly and causing damage, it is vital that information be verified accurately before being shared with others.

18. Activity 3. Referring to the media tree below, come up five of your own netiquette rules and discuss their positive outcome in two to three sentences.

19. A LOT OF PEOPLE FAIL AT MAXIMIZING MEDIA What are some of the reasons? INCONSISTENCY MISUSING PLATFORMS GENERIC CONTENT

20. TIPS TO STAY SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

21. 1 ) AVOID POSTING INAPPROPRIATE PHOTOS

22. 2) AVOID SWEARING OR USING INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE

23. 3) KEEP YOUR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF

24. 4) DO NOT DISCLOSE YOUR LOCATION

25. 5) NEVER ADD A PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS

26. 6) AVOID GIVING PASSWORD CLUES.

27. 7) NEVER FULLY RELY ON PRIVACY SETTINGS

28. 8) BE CAREFUL WITH WHAT YOU “LIKE” AND SHARE.

29. 9) CONSIDER HAVING SEPARATE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

30. 10) COMMUNICATE POSITIVELY. PARTICIPATE SENSIBLY. THINK!

31. THANK YOU!