To Tweet or not to Tweet? - Blog 2

Social media has become a major source of communication, education and resources for everyone that has access. Just because it is so available, does not mean that it is ok to abuse the system. Although there are any benefits to being able to post and share so readily, many problems can arise. Dana Brownlee from the Huffington (2017) raises the question “To Tweet or not to Tweet”, she expands on the social and ethical issues that can come across our feeds whether we have any control over it or not.  From Brownlees article I have taken down some crucial tips when owning an online account. One of these include, keep your work and play separate. Have separate accounts, mages and user names. If not this could have a serious impact on the outcome on your career. A prime example of this is Donald Trump (https://goo.gl/E13aAw).

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/874276197357596672/kUuht00m_normal.jpgDonald J. Trump 

✔@realDonaldTrump

Meryl Streep, one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood, doesn't know me but attacked last night at the Golden Globes.


He uses his social platform to project his opinion, although it’s not always about his career. In the tweet above he shows an unprofessional statement towards the actress Meryl Streep. The inappropriate behavior made by the president of the US sparked controversy around the globe. The lack of social and emotional intelligence is projected through his immature statement.

With many flaws and concerns around twitter, it can be a great platform for teachers. It means you can connect with other teachers, share lesson plans and techniques in the classroom. The motivation from others may aid you with your career.

 Knowing your rights and responsibilities on social media is crucial. Before you post, stop and think about who it may affect and what you want to project through your online profile. 
Brownlee, D. (2017) Huffington post: To Tweet or Not to Tweet.. That is the Question. Retrieved from, https://goo.gl/Tj4CAq

Comments

  1. Tara Williams22 September 2017 at 00:34

    Hey Danika, I really enjoyed your post on “to tweet or not to tweet”, particularly your discussion on the responsibilities we have as users of social media. Your use of Donald Trump as an example of how twitter can be misused as a social media platform was very relevant and leads readers to reconsider what they are saying on the internet. You have thought critically about the ethics surrounding social media use, which supports your argument well.

    However, I would like to see you further explore how teachers can use twitter as a resource and the ways in which it can be useful for education. Other than that, perhaps use some more resources in supporting your arguments, or provide links to further discussion on the topic for your readers.

    Here is a link to an article that you may find useful:
    http://www.hpl.hp.com/research/scl/papers/twitter/

    Kind regards,
    Tara W

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Is there more to online games than fun? - Blog 1

Image
Online technology has advanced so much that children are able to use it in classrooms as well as at home. Online games have developed to be more than just fun. The generation of ‘digital native’ children have grown up with technology being so natural to them. When incorporating learning based objectives and motor skills, it can possibly have a significant impact on individual’s development. An article by Marc Prensky:  Digital Game-Based Learning (2003), speaks about how the children of the 21st century, are not drawn to the violence of online games but are to the learning that the games can provide. Children that are going into grade 1 have been seen to recognize and quickly pick up new games and due to the basic understanding that they have. Besides fun there are many positives that come with online gaming for children. Looking deeper than the colours and characters, children can develop their motor skills. This is through understanding complex puzzles, overcoming obstacles ...
Read more

An Understanding of How Changes in Technology Impact on the Way Humans Communicate and the Ethical Issues That Surround These Changes - Blog 3

From the first computer to the new the Iphone X, there are continuously changes to technology. We must adapt to new software and as developers simplify and create new applications. The new technology opportunities that we are given should be used and balanced out with our everyday lives. Though there are many benefits to technology as individuals we need to be cautious of the way we use it. Every year there are new additions to the technological world. As a society, we are drawn to new and exciting machinery that may change the future. It might do this by being simpler than the last version or be a totally new advancement.  Let’s look at applications for example. All smart phones are able to download apps whether it be for games, news or even communications like Facebook. It has become evident that we rely on our phones to make events, connect with friends and family etc. Though there are also some issues that arise with communications due to the constant upgrades in ...
Read more