So articles I've sent out include references to drugs: but in the context of failing a social media background test. Some students said they think they've had them, but they don't know.
Then I sent out the article that really got USC going last year: the sexist frat boy article that came out over a discussion list. It's horrible. A lot of women can't get through it. Maybe a lot of guys too. But it was intended to show what happens when you think the things you send are private.
It just freaked me out to send these things to students, but they were for pedagogical reasons, and it's OK, especially in the context of how not to destroy your life using social media and navigating life on the Web. But still, I feel like I have some responsibility to keep things PG.
But my students, you guys, are smart. You know, more than your professors think, that you shouldn't be doing stupid stuff. Maybe that's why you're all taking this class - you're ahead of the game. You do social media work for Congressional offices and for sports marketing places and Fortune 50 companies.
So the message I got from above: "Scare the daylights out of them" was completely unnecessary.
BUT: It isn't all about privacy.
One of the interesting things Nisha pointed out, though, was that students shouldn't be on Facebook lockdown, and that Twitter should be an open place.
You should be promoting your voice, your brand, and your Google presence. Don't let Google control you. Appear smart, articulate, and control your presence. Don't be afraid to brag. And share content that you think builds you as a professional.
Great advice.
Then I sent out the article that really got USC going last year: the sexist frat boy article that came out over a discussion list. It's horrible. A lot of women can't get through it. Maybe a lot of guys too. But it was intended to show what happens when you think the things you send are private.
It just freaked me out to send these things to students, but they were for pedagogical reasons, and it's OK, especially in the context of how not to destroy your life using social media and navigating life on the Web. But still, I feel like I have some responsibility to keep things PG.
But my students, you guys, are smart. You know, more than your professors think, that you shouldn't be doing stupid stuff. Maybe that's why you're all taking this class - you're ahead of the game. You do social media work for Congressional offices and for sports marketing places and Fortune 50 companies.
So the message I got from above: "Scare the daylights out of them" was completely unnecessary.
BUT: It isn't all about privacy.
One of the interesting things Nisha pointed out, though, was that students shouldn't be on Facebook lockdown, and that Twitter should be an open place.
You should be promoting your voice, your brand, and your Google presence. Don't let Google control you. Appear smart, articulate, and control your presence. Don't be afraid to brag. And share content that you think builds you as a professional.
Great advice.
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