DIAGNOSTICS

• INSTRUCTIONS: If you think the statement is correct, write

agree, otherwise write disagree.
_________1. One’s personality can be manifested through
social media
_________2. It is impossible to establish meaningful
relationships in social media.
_________3. How one presents himself or herself on social
media is the same with how he or she presents
himself or herself to the real world.
DIAGNOSTICS
•_________4. Technology influences how
people relate with one
another.
•_________5. People can develop a
digital identity.
Did you know?
• Social media is addictive because it is made to be that way. The
designers know that the more popular a site is and the more time
people spend on it, the more money advertisers will pay.
How is social media affecting my sleep?

Most experts say that teenagers need at least eight hours of

sleep each night, but many are getting less. Use of social
media may contribute to that problem.
How is social media affecting my
emotions?
• Did you know? While social media can help you keep in touch with
friends, it is no replacement for in-person conversations. “Electronic
connection does not seem to satisfy our deep-seated need for true
human contact,” writes Dr. Nicholas Kardaras. “It does not address the
underlying need for real in-depth connection.”
EXERCISE 3.2.1 A MSM – MY SOCIAL
MEDIA
• INSTRUCTIONS: Open your social media accounts. Review your posts
and screen capture those that you think show benign and toxic online
dis inhibitions. Why do you think they are benign or toxic? Use the
table below for your answers.
POSTS BENIGN TOXIC EXPLANATION
EXERCISE 3.2.1 B MSM – MY SOCIAL
MEDIA
• INSTRUCTIONS: Take a look at the things you post on your social
media accounts and answer the following questions.
• PROCESSING QUESTIONS:
1. Based on the things you post, what can you say about your online
persona?
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EXERCISE 3.2.1 B MSM – MY SOCIAL
MEDIA
• 2. How do you feel about your posts?
• _________________________________________________________
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• 3.Have you ever been involved in social media conflicts? If yes, explain
how, and if no, explain your general feeling toward social media
conflicts.
• _________________________________________________________
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EXERCISE 3.2.1 B MSM – MY SOCIAL
MEDIA
• 4. What can you do to avoid social media conflicts in the future?
• _________________________________________________________
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EXERCISE 3.2.2 A PLEDGE TO
RESPONSIBLE NETWORKING
• INSTRUCTIONS: In the space provided, create your own pledge to
responsible use of social media. Be ready to recite your pledge in
front of the class.
• _________________________________________________________
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ASSIGNMENT: METACOGNITIVE
READING REPORT
• INSTRUCTIONS: Read articles referenced and answer the items that
follow.
• 1. Belk, R. (2013). Extended self in a digital world. Journal of
Consumer Research, 40(3):pp. 477-500
• 2. Bakardjieva, M. (2010). The internet in everyday life: Exploring the
tenets and contributions of diverse approaches. In M. Consalvo & C.
Ess (Eds.), The Handbook of Internet Studies, (pp. 59-82). Hoboken,
NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.
• 3. Lapidot- Lefler, N., & Barak, A. (2015). The benign online disinhibition
effect: Could situational factors include self-disclosure and prosocial
behaviors? Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on
Cyberspace, 9(2),article 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/CP2015-2-3
• 1. List down three things that you significantly learned from the
readings.
• __________________________________________________________
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• 2. List down three things that are still unclear to you.
• _________________________________________________________
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• 3. List down three questions that you want to ask about the readings.