Module+5+readings+and+thoughts

[]  what an interesting video. Again it shows you a lot of facts but when you combine it with the task question it makes you think about the direction technology is taking and can we supervise it in our schools to ensure that it’s safe? []  Poses the interesting question, do we limit the time an access of the social networkers for the likes of email, gaming etc. to make room for those job searching, completing study, interacting with the govt. – Which is more essential and what should priority in terms of time and space in a public library? Who do you disappoint when funding becomes scarce? []  Reviews the pros and cons of the teaching an utilisation of Wikipedia. By introducing it are we teaching freedom of speech on a very large scale? I say yes. By publishing to Wikipedia our students are creating useful info for the world to see.  []  Wouldn’t it be nice if there were more great sites like this that offer alternative solutions to the sites deemed inappropriate and therefore blocked by schools? One to keep on the wall. []  Does make you question, how much am I willing to share and whom am I sharing with? Another teacher shared a discussion with me about their talks on this topic with students at their school. They ask them questions along the lines of How many of your friends on Facebook do you actually communicate with directly and on a regularly basis? They answered in then low teens. They then asked them to consider if this was the case, should you consider what you share to the broader Facebook friend population. I think we have an obligation to incorporate Web 2.0, but not to forget our duty of care and encourage the teaching of safety, security, etiquette, rights etc. [] <span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Recognises that utilising MySpace in the following areas “the profile content and design, the profile image, the Friends list, and the comments section”, can enable collaborative identity work. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Another great article recommending the socially networked librarian and library without placing oneself in the sticky situation of being friend requested on Facebook by students. Recommends educational based tools such as Ning, Edmodo, Wiggio and Yammer. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Love ReadWriteWeb. This is a creepy article, I have heard many people say that you never really remove things, this has emphasized that many types of data are so easily traced. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> <span style="color: #111111; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">I have only requested and accepted friends and family on a very small scale, this article reference to relationships between trust, spam, and legitimate human behaviour makes me realise that I have done the right thing. The difficulty comes in explaining this to students with hundreds on their friend list and encouraging them to ask the appropriate questions about legitimate behaviour. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> = The Journal of Electronic Publishing [JEP] = = Credibility of Content and the Future of Research, Learning, and Publishing in the Digital Environment = Kate Wittenberg Journal of Electronic Publishing [|Volume 10], [|Issue 1], Winter 2007 “While students clearly want to explore freely the vast array of content and tools available through the Web, it is becoming equally clear that they need guidance in selecting and evaluating the information that they find” – nice to read that someone thinks it is necessary to enlighten them and maintain that duty if care. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> “If this is how the majority of students are now finding, evaluating, and accessing information, what are the implications for information literacy and the role of information professionals in the lives and work of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce?” Supports that notion of helping them to become successful global members. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">“They should instead try to understand the processes at work, and define their roles more broadly as leaders who integrate an understanding of the user, the learning process, and the value of selectivity and editorial development of digital information. While this does not mean catering to every preference expressed by students, it does mean seeing users as partners who can lead innovation because they understand the new ways in which people engage in research, communicate, and learn”. Nice to read. Supports the notion of the user be actively involved and also using the knowledge and skills that they already possess. “However, to dismiss their perspective or ignore the challenge will mean the loss of an opportunity to make an important contribution to the world of learning and information use that this generation will create”. Supports the notion of learning how to learn and being a success. [] Outlines a great way to go about developing a social media policy; · Analyse · Listen · Develop a social media philosophy · Ask tough questions · Review others policies · Look at other industries Also outlines some great item to include in a policy; · What is social media and how will we use it? · Reminders on confidential information, · Define who is responsible and who is the main point of contact · Responsibility for what is written online · Identify oneself as an employee · What happens if the policy is violated? A good reference for when going about the process of social media policy development. [] I thought this was the case, but interesting to hear. “1. Employers need to be upfront with employees that they have no right to privacy with respect to social networking. “Employers reserve the right to monitor employee use of social media regardless of location (i.e. at work on a company computer or on personal time with a home computer).” 2. Employees “should be made aware that company policies on anti-harassment, ethics and company loyalty extend to all forms of communication (including social media) both inside and outside the workplace.” People need to remember that bashing your organization/boss/co-workers online can lead to consequences at work.” The article talks about ‘now’ being the right time to implement policy and in relation to employees – that you need to train them when you expose them to the world. So shouldn’t we be training our students in them in the use of these tools also, i.e. if we accept that they are already savvy in their use and we accept that they are an ideal tool, and then we should accept that we need to impart our knowledge of ‘best/safe/secure practice’? [] Another good social media policy list,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Module 5 **

A bit more specific in regards to what is deemed unacceptable.
[] “A social media policy can help establish clear guidelines for staff members who are posting on behalf of the organization as well as employees with personal social media accounts. There are also standards being created for users, letting them know what’s acceptable to post to an organization’s blog and community pages.” - Guidelines that should be devised by representatives of all members in the community.