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Unit Best Practices in

4 Social Media

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, the learners will be able to:

f identify the etiquettes to be followed while using social media platforms
f understand the appropriate and ethical conduct on social media platforms
to ensure cyber security
f gain awareness on the health hazards while using digital tools
f observe the physical and mental issues while working on digital tools or
using social media platforms

Prerequisites

Sarah scrolled through her social media feed, her fingers moving almost on autopilot.
A friend’s vacation photos, a celebrity scandal, a political rant from a distant relative
- all blurred together in an endless stream of information.

Suddenly, she paused. A post from her teenage cousin caught her eye: “I’m done
with everything. Nobody cares anyway.”

Sarah’s heart raced. Was this a cry for help? Should she comment? Call? What if
she misinterpreted it?

As she debated her next move, Sarah realised how powerful - and potentially dan-
gerous - social media could be. She wondered: In this digital age, what’s the right way
to engage online?

As we navigate this digital landscape, understanding best practices for social media
use becomes increasingly crucial.

Keywords

Social media, Contributions, Electronic gadgets, Health issues, Use, Misuse.

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