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PDE1 Week 10: Social Media
What is Social Media
Social media refers to online tools and services which allow an exchange of ideas, information, videos, pictures, and graphics — just about anything you can name.
Social media also allows easy sharing and distribution of existing content to others so that professional work can be shared through networks.
Examples of Social Media Bookmarking Sites and Social News Sites (Digg) Blogs and Microblogs (Twitter, Tumblr) Social Networking Sites (Facebook, Google+) Shopping Sites (Amazon) Multimedia Sharing (YouTube, Flickr) Virtual Worlds (World of Warcraft, Second Life)
Who’s on Social Media?
Organizations and Individuals comprising of big names in the industry to noteworthy celebrities.
Example
What can Social Media do? It is a consumer-generated media that is designed to be
shared, sharing means that it is easy to comment on, that it is easy to send, there are no costs associated with viewing the media and last but not least it is always available.
Social media enables people to share information with friends and colleges using the Internet through social networking.
Social NetworkingSocial Networking is the use of communities to engage with others: Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter. Social Networking sites often include social media tools to facilitate the interaction and conversation
Social Networking
Friendship
• Keeping in Touch
• Developing new relationships
Sharing
• Photos• Links• Interests
Community
• Causes• Beliefs• Advocacy
Social Media & Responsibility This leads to its ability to allow information to reach the
general mass very quickly and easily. Given its formidable ability to connect people with
information, the use of Social Media comes with great responsibility.
Responsibility of Social Media
There are a few things as students we should not post on social media.
This is due to the dire consequences due to contradiction to laws pertaining to harassment, invasion of privacy, defamation or threat.
Always remember this:
“Even if your profile is set to private, a friend can always download and save incriminating photos that he or the authorities can use against you in the future.”
Social media should be used for informal purposes as well as sharing positive information and media
What should we not share in social media? Post Personal Confidential Information. For example, your
NRIC, address, student ID and some even bank account.
Unproven information. This will lead to confusion and widespread of inaccurate information leading to rumours.
Disrespectful Personal Opinions. Although our country allows the freedom to voice opinions, such opinions must be managed in a respectable and logical manner.
What should we not share in social media?
Threats and Cyber-bully. Singapore has stringent laws to combat unwarranted threats and cyber-bully. People who threaten or rally cyber-bully online are also liable to be charged under criminal intimidation.
Posting objectionable content for public sharing. This does not include only pornographic media, but profanity and harassment as well. Remember everything posted online can be tracked via IP address.
Media or information leading to breach of confidence. This includes secretly filmed videos or photographs of your peers, teachers and anyone whom which you do not have permission to do so.
What should we not share in social media? Insolence and vulgarity. Social media platforms may be a cyber-
platform but hurling nasty attacks and vulgarity reflects more on the person using it than the person receiving it.
Trashing your peers and teachers, or the school administration. There are better ways to resolve dispute with your peers or teachers than to immaturely make use of social media platform which may lead to defamation or slander. You should even be wary of school or teacher-related posts you think are harmless or under privacy — you never know if someone within your privacy cycle may forward to external parties and in some cases, feelings you've accidentally hurt.
Cyber Bullying Cyber Bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic
technology. Electronic technology includes devices and equipment such as cell phones, computers, and tablets as well as communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.
Examples of cyber bullying include mean text messages or emails, rumors sent by email or posted on social networking sites, and embarrassing pictures, videos, websites, or fake profiles.
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Who is Amanda Todd The story of Amanda Todd began just like all cyber bullying
stories begin. Amanda was born in 1996 in British Columbia, Canada, and was a happy easy going person, until she was introduced to an anonymous person on Facebook who flattered her so much to the point of convincing her to flash her topless body to him.
A year later, the same person or another anonymous person sent her the picture and it went viral, creating a mass of bullying and teasing to the point that she had to change schools several times. Her reputation was ruined, she had no friends, she was beaten up by some classmates, she tried drinking bleach but was saved at the last minute. Months later, Amanda Todd took her own life.
Who is Amanda Todd After her death, her Youtube video went viral to the point of
reaching more than 17 million views. People were shocked when they learned about the Amanda Todd Story and reached out to her family. The authorities began a mass inquiry especially with the inspiration and the help of Amanda’s bullying video.
To the shock of everyone, the hate campaign continued online after Amanda’s passing, people ridiculed her suicide and made fun of the entire story, they even said she deserved what had happened to her. The cyber bullying continued despite appeals for people to see the real tragedy behind Amanda’s death.
Aftermath A 35-year-old man was officially charged in April 2014 in the
Netherlands in connection with Amanda Todd’s suicide. According to the Canadian police, the unidentified suspect
was charged with extortion, internet luring, criminal harassment and child pornography, Canadian police say. The Police also mentioned the suspect is involved in other abuse cases and not just the Amanda story.
What is Cyber Bullying?
Effects of Cyber Bullying
Any type of bullying can make you feel hurt, angry, helpless, isolated, even suicidal, or lead to problems such as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. In many cases, cyber bullying can be even more painful than face-to-face bullying because:
Cyber bullying can happen anywhere at any time, even in places where you normally feel safe, such as your home, and at times you'd least expect, such as at the weekend in the company of your family. It can seem like there's no escape from the taunting and humiliation.
Effects of Cyber Bullying A lot of cyber bullying can be done anonymously, so you may not be
sure who is targeting you. This can make you feel even more threatened and can embolden bullies, as they believe online anonymity means they're less likely to get caught. Since cyber bullies can't see your reaction, they will often go much further in their harassment or ridicule than they would do face-to-face with you.
Cyber bullying can be witnessed by potentially thousands of people. Emails can be forwarded to hundreds of people while social media posts or website comments can often be seen by anyone. The more far-reaching the bullying, the more humiliating it can become.
Tell Tale Signs of Cyber Bullying
Becomes sad, angry, or distressed during or after using the Internet or cell phone.
Appears anxious when receiving a text, IM, or email. Avoids discussions or is secretive about computer or cell phone
activities. Withdraws from family, friends, and activities they previously enjoyed. Suffers an unexplained drop in grades. Refuses to go to school or to specific classes, or avoids group activities. Shows changes in mood, behavior, sleep, appetite, or shows signs
of depression or anxiety
Should you see your peers showing signs as above and behaving drastically different – PLEASE ALERT YOUR TUTORS OR ANY SUPERVISING ADULT IMMEDIATELY
Conclusion We should all keep in mind that the internet lasts forever.
What you post online may be deleted by you but can be captured and stored by others. Therefore quality postings are more important than quantity postings.
Social media sites are wonderful ways to stay connected to family and friends, and used correctly, can be used to help students network with a future employer. Make use of it in a positive. Remember too, that what you post is a reflection of self more than others.
