Personal networks

Q2 Safe and Smart Introduction

14. Social Networking


Introduction

Are you spending time online networking with others, or looking forward to doing it when you own a cellphone or tablet?

In this Quest, you will consider safe social networking and create an artifact demonstrating your understanding of using social media responsibly.

learning objectives

I can:

  • Create a guide for making safe and responsible decisions when using social media.

TIPS for being a responsible social media user

The tips for using social media in this video may be old news to you. However, it has a great list of tips for starting this Quest. Play the video How to be a responsible Social Media User YouTube direct link (1:43).

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, developing strategies leveraging technology to achieve them, and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes
b. Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process
c. Use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways

2. Digital Citizen
a. Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology
c. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security

6. Creative Communicator
a. Choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
d. Publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences