Course Overview
This basic introduction to social networking is aimed at adult learners who already understand how to use a Windows PC on the internet and are familiar with browsers. Hands-on computer lab exercises will show professionals how to manage their personal information and assess risks related to having that information online. Topics include: Social networking platforms (networking, blogging, micro-blogging, media), privacy and copyright, account creation and management, profile optimization and account integration. Discussions will also focus on individual personal privacy and safety concerns using sites such as: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, etc. By the end of this workshop, successful participants will be able to create and manage profiles and accounts on multiple sites, and connect accounts across social networks. They will have gained practical experience using a variety of social networking tools for building business and personal contacts.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
1.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define privacy and copyright considerations.
- Apply privacy, safety and copyright considerations to the selection of appropriate social networks.
- Create a minimum of 3 accounts/profiles on social networks.
- Generate content on selected social networks.
- Connect profiles across networks.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2010
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