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Digital Media in Our Lives
The document discusses various aspects of digital life and social media. It provides tips on developing an online identity and presence, connecting with others, maintaining relationships both online and offline, and balancing digital life with real life. While critics point to dangers of the internet, the author believes that with proper precautions, the benefits of digital connections can outweigh the risks. Communities online can provide support and opportunities to learn, engage in passions, and make a positive impact.
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Digital Media in Our Lives
- 2. What is DigitalLife? Manifestation of our real lives, online Exploration, networking, community Connection to those who mean most to you Opportunities to learn and branch out Boundless information
- 3. Connecting is Justthe Beginning Most people are now on e-mail, searching the web, and one social network or more We value the connections we already have and want to maintain and improve them What are your goals for your life online? How do you want to spend your time?
- 5. What the CriticsSay Critics of the Internet and digital life focus on the dangers and the unknown Safety and security, privacy and anonymity are at stake Is it really your life or a facsimile? It’s full of haters and negative energy
- 6. Perspective The critics arenot wrong, but they’re not right After move than 30 years online, I feel benefits mostly positive Worked on back end of technology, on Internet companies and digital publications—seen it all Always risks, but they’re usually worth it
- 7. Getting Drawn In… I’vebeen online since age nine Made many of my best friends online Built my relationship with my husband partly online My online community kept me sane (and arguably, alive) during darkest times of my life
- 8. Inventing .YOU Develop avision for what you want to reflect online Pick a place to call home online Create and share digital content that reflects the authentic you Control your digital identity through all kinds of online content—text, images, audio, and video Optimize content for search engines, secure your access
- 9. Your Digital Persona Profilephoto Profile summary / description Authentic content Sharing ideas and information interesting to you Following and connecting with others
- 10. The Right SocialNetwork(s) for You? Facebook – Friends, common interests, causes YouTube – Videos Twitter – Media, real-time LinkedIn – Business, networking Pinterest – Images, bloggers, projects Instagram – Photos, themes, key ideas
- 11. Friending is Trending Findand connect with your friends apart from public followers Group friends based on closeness, interests Share only whatever is comfortable to you, and be careful not to over-share Don’t get hung up on comments and “likes” If you make a social error online, fix it immediately
- 12. Love in theTime of Messaging We all need words, images, and sounds to communicate well, particularly in romantic relationships It takes time and practice to learn to communicate romantically online We now have more options available than ever to meet prospective partners online When in doubt, take it offline
- 13. The Kids areOnline Protect your child’s digital footprint & identity from day 1 Keep communicating with your kids about digital media, how and why they’re using it Stay on the lookout for cyberbullying, identity theft, and other threats Digital natives will always be 1 step ahead Model positive digital etiquette as parents
- 15. Family Digital Policies Stayingin touch with parents Limiting screen time Ethical use of technology Devices live where everyone can see them Never undressing with a camera present
- 17. The Senior Moment Seniorsare spending more time online, with half of U.S. adults over sixty-five online and 43 percent using social media Teaching seniors to use digital media is well worth the time Seniors need to understand the importance of basic security practices, like password protection The Internet is great for all ages
- 18. The Passion ofthe Web You can find ways to indulge in almost any passion, hobby, activity, or interest online The Internet is great for all kinds of laughs—not just LOL Cats We’ve almost gotten to the point where you can find any show, any song, or any video in digital media Now you can design your home, collect art, find new recipes, and enjoy sports online at any time
- 19. There’s No BusinessLike E- Business Keep business and personal digital life separate— separate e-mail and separate time for digital projects Build any social media strategy with your short- and long- term goals in mind Don’t be afraid to advertise and raise money online—take it slowly, iterating as needed Always assume your business will be seen by others, so keep it positive and authentic with your brand
- 20. Digital Media Strategiesfor Business E-mail lists, outreach Website / business home online Blogging, outgoing content Social networks appealing to your audience Influencers, customers, connectors, supporters
- 22. Community is theKey Finding the right community or communities and social networks for you can take time, but it’s worth the effort Blogging can open amazing doors The Internet is not immune to gender bias Don’t feed the trolls Community is the key to a thriving digital life
- 23. The Difference aTweet Makes If you want to make a difference in your community, you can do it online Political candidates, government organizations, and nonprofit causes are all online now Digital engagement can raise awareness and get attention from government officials and decision-makers Stay informed—Internet policy issues are also about you
- 24. Hashtags Just like searchterms Key words and phrases Themes and concepts Excellent for current events
- 25. What We LeaveBehind Take advantage of digital media to leave a legacy for your family Don’t be afraid to lean on your online community for support in times of grief Sharing public remembrances can make a big impact Curate your own legacy, keeping digital documents and images in mind
- 26. Social Media Dependence Overuseis a real thing Think about what you really want people to see Take a Technology Shabbat or a digital detox vacation Get help if it causes problems in your life
- 27. A Stitch inDigital Time Prioritize your time online based on your goals Curate your content so it’s meaningful, useful Spend time with the people & communities meaningful to you Pay it forward / What you put in will come back to you
- 28. It All GoesBack to .YOU Remember your goals Think about how you want to spend your time--online and off Be your authentic self and reap the rewards Always think about your audience: friends, colleagues, etc.
- 29. The Digital Mystique Howthe Culture of Connectivity Can Empower Your Life—Online and Off
- 30. Questions / Discussion SarahGranger www.sarahgranger.com Twitter: @sarahgranger Facebook: Sarah Granger Author Pinterest / Instagram: segranger
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- #26 Share how the book got started, the blog I wrote, what I did when my dad died