Influence & Persuasion: Crash Course Media Literacy #6

This video explores the difference between advertising, public relations, and propaganda.

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Format

  • Video

Skills

  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information

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Resource

Crash Course

Publisher

Crash Course

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BRIDGES > Communication > Communication Skills > CO.5 Use Social Media

CO.5 Use Social Media

Understand and identify the purposes of different social media platforms and online communities

In My Life

I can adjust my social media feed content preferences so that I will see more of what interests me. (AI)

In My Work

I can use social media to make connections and establish relationships with others in my field of work.

In My Education

I can avoid "echo chambers" and look for differing opinions on topic, understanding that my actions (lingering, liking, saving, scrolling) impact what I see. (AI)

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can create a group on an education- and career-relevant social media to exchange ideas with others.

Explore Learning Activities

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Is Technology Making Us Lonely?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn about the loneliness epidemic plaguing our world in this free lesson.

  • Lesson
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/thenow/is-technology-making-us-lonely/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Internet Safety: Social Media Privacy Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn all about social media privacy so you can control what you share with others online.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.7 Understand Privacy Policies
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/
https://youtu.be/BcdZm3WAF4A
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetsafety/social-media-privacy-basics/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Friends on Facebook

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about searching and other tools to find friends on Facebook.

  • eModule
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook/lessons/friends
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why Facebook?

DigitalLearn.org

Learn more about why people use social media sites, like Facebook.

  • eModule
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook/lessons/why-facebook
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Signing Up for Facebook

DigitalLearn.org

Learn how to sign up for a Facebook account.

  • eModule
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook/lessons/signing-up
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Profiles on Facebook

DigitalLearn.org

Information on setting up your Facebook profile.

  • eModule
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook/lessons/profiles
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Intro to Facebook

DigitalLearn.org

Learn the basics of Facebook in this class, including signing up, finding friends, posting, and privacy.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • CO.4 Post on Social Media
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/intro-to-facebook
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Explore Social Media Test

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Test your knowledge of social media communication and etiquette.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/67/computerskills/explore-social-media/explore-social-media-test
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Social Media Communication and Etiquette

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Determine appropriate social media etiquette.

  • eModule
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/64/computerskills/explore-social-media/social-media-communication-and-etiquette
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Create an Online Identity

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Recognize the positive and negative impacts of an online identity. Identify the benefits and risks of social media decisions.

  • eModule
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/66/computerskills/explore-social-media/create-an-online-identity
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Communication Skills: Being a Good Digital Citizen

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to be a good digital citizen in this free lesson.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • CO.1 Communicate Effectively
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • CO.4 Post on Social Media
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/communicationskills/
https://youtu.be/ju9aOc2MLyo
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/communicationskills/being-a-good-digital-citizen/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Job Search and Networking: Job Hunt with Social Media

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn more about finding a job using social media.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • CO.5 Use Social Media
  • WO.9 Manage Professional Networks
  • PS.1 Manage Your Online Reputation
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/jobsearchandnetworking/
https://youtu.be/oB6O3D6DkMo
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/jobsearchandnetworking/job-hunt-with-social-media/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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