Social Media Literacy: Definitions, Benefits, and Strategies

 

This podcast is a continuation of our series on different forms of literacy. We have discussed visual and graphic literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. In this podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Hill focuses on social media literacy: definitions, benefits, and strategies for protecting privacy, engaging in respectful online communication, and avoiding falling victim to misinformation and online scams. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

 

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 Information Literacy Episode 21 Transcripts

 

References

 

MacKay, J. (2023, June 6). How to protect your personal information on social media. Retrieved from https://www.aura.com/learn/how-to-protect-your-personal-information-on-social-media

Polanco-Levicán, K., & Salvo-Garrido, S. (2022). Understanding social media literacy: A systematic review of the concept and its competences. International Journal of Environmental Research in Public Health. 19(14): 8807. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19148807.

Roeder, A. (2020). Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being. Harvard School of Public Health. Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/

Walsh, S. (2022, May 30). The Top 10 Social Media Sites & Platforms. Search Engine Journal. Retrieved from https://www.searchenginejournal.com/social-media/biggest-social-media-sites/#close

Wong, B. (2023, May 18). Top Social Media Statistics And Trends Of 2023. Forbes Advisor. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/social-media-statistics/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20social%20media,5.85%20billion%20users%20by%202027.

Zote, J. (2020, August 7). 130 most important social media acronyms and slang you should know. Sprout Social. Retrieved from https://sproutsocial.com/insights/social-media-acronyms/