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Advice |
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As a student you are being pressured to use Social
Media on many levels such as socially, medically,
psychologically, intellectually, and in your educational
endeavors. Note the following when using Social Media: |
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1.What you put online is public (can and will become
permanent |
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2. Never post anything personal such images,
information and your public and private activities. |
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3. Think about your future when posting, many
schools, employers and authorities can and will use this
information. |
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4. Never post personal information such as your home
address or phone number as well as school class schedules or
where you are specifically |
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5. Before you post any information from your
relatives or friends get their permission. |
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6. Set personal time limits and keep them to avoid
it from interfering with your sleep, studying and social
activities. |
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7. If you encounter toxic postings of any kind,
Block Them Mute Them, Unfollow Them. They can cause personal
stress along with arguments, negative self
comparisons, along with your self family, society, school,
religion, and personal relationships. |
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8. Never ever use Social Media to do your school or
homework! Much of what you are assigned are meant to teach
you skills and information necessary for you success. It is
plagiarism to hand in another person's work! |
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9. Remember their are individuals, organizations and
companies that are trying to influence you and trying to get
personal information for their own nefarious purposes.
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10. Do your self a favor go to a library read a book, talk
to other individuals (including your parents) instead of
being glued to a cell phone, pad or CPU! |
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Trust but Verify! |
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Videos |
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Social Media Pros and Cons |
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Spelman College student weighs pros
and cons of social media |
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"The man who does not read books has no advantage over the
one who cannot read them." —Mark Twain |
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“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the
ordinary.” —Jim Rohn |