Ethical Social Media

Social media connects people across locations and times, allowing you to interact with like-minded people and participate in public life in new ways. They may frequently use social media without considering the potential ramifications. However, there is a dark side to social media use, which includes hate speech, increased surveillance, a lack of anonymity, and unethical data use. What do you need to know to effectively use social media platforms in a way that is both safe and useful for everyone?

This Ethical Social Media course will take you on a journey to learn more about online identities, social media groups, and the people that use them. You'll look at how public institutions, such as the government, use social media to increase involvement and interaction with their audiences. In social media, you'll come across the most typical ethical debates.

You'll also have the chance to hone your practical skills by creating a professional social media presence, defining your target audience, increasing your social media influence, and learning how to evaluate data analytics in order to "listen" and communicate effectively.

Level: n/a
Price: free (Paid Certificate Available)

Duration: 11 hours

Link: coursera.org/learn/ethical-social-media