Safe and respectful practices

[Audio] Good afternoon everyone. We are here today to discuss the importance of safe and respectful practices when it comes to our use of social media. As individuals, it is important for us to consider our online conduct and how it will affect our relationships and the health of our digital lives. Today we will take the time to learn and discuss these important topics..

[Audio] We must be prepared for the digital world, which is constantly changing. It is our duty to equip children, young adults, and our peers with the tools needed to remain safe online. The four important skills for safe and responsible online activities are respect, responsibility, digital resilience, and critical reasoning. Respect is essential for all interaction, online or otherwise. We must treat ourselves and those around us with respect, and make sure our online presence reflects positively on our identity. We also need to be aware of our rights and obligations, like the right to privacy and the obligation to stay within the law. Digital resilience is needed to adjust to the ever-changing digital world, and critical reasoning so we can determine the truth from fiction, and follow our values and morals when engaging in online activities..

[Audio] It is important to prioritize safety and privacy. To make sure your accounts are secure, you must regularly update your privacy settings. When two or more people are using the same devices or computers, make sure passwords aren't stored automatically. With respect to other people's privacy, never post or share anything of theirs without their permission, and never tag them in places or images. If anyone's behavior is inappropriate, take action. Report it, block unwanted messages and posts on social media sites, delete or block the person, keep evidence of the behavior, and get help and support..

[Audio] Posting on social media requires thoughtfulness. Ask yourself if your content is appropriate and if it is posted in the correct place. Remember that whatever you post can be seen by anyone and consequently, it can be used in unexpected ways. Understand and consider the implications of your post. Be mindful that the content you create belongs to the website you have posted on. Become familiar with the tools and policies of the platform you are using by reading the terms of service and user manuals. Additionally, review the existing content to better understand the norms you are expected to adhere to. Help maintain an internet that is safe and respectful..

[Audio] Bias in digital media can be seen in the way stories are told. Narrative bias happens when people view facts as part of an overarching story or pattern, which is strongly affected by the details and causality explanations included in the narrative. This can lead to a disregard of the base rate of the story, resulting in a misinterpretation of the facts. Being mindful of the details and critically assessing the broad implications can help to avoid bias..

[Audio] Understanding the difference between facts and opinions is key to staying informed and becoming better communicators. Facts are verifiable with evidence or statistics whereas opinions are subjective and lack evidence. It's important to remember that facts and opinions should both be taken into consideration and put into perspective. Thanks for listening and joining the discussion..