D3.1 Navigating Social Media

Examples of Digital Literacies and Reflection & Writing Prompts: Review the examples of digital literacies. Reflect on the corresponding prompts and write out your responses. You are welcome to skip any of the prompts that do not apply and jump to the "guiding questions for online search" to learn more about how others demonstrate the digital literacies.
1. Interact with Different Content

• How do you interact with digital content in your daily life or work (e.g., comments, likes, sharing, curating)?
• Reflect on how interacting with different types of content (articles, videos, blogs, etc.) enhances your learning or professional development.
• How do others interact with content in a way that you admire? What approaches or habits can you adopt from them?
• Are there ways that you interact with content that you’d like to improve or change? What are the benefits of being more strategic in how you engage with content?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for examples of how women in tech or other fields interact with content to build professional networks or create communities. What practices do they use to engage with content effectively? Look for tips on how to interact with digital content to maximize learning, professional growth, or creativity. How do industry leaders interact with online content?

2. Replicate

• How do you approach replicating digital content or digital practices (e.g., creating templates, following trends, or replicating successful strategies)?
• Reflect on a time when replicating content or strategies helped you achieve a goal. What did you learn from that experience?
• How do others replicate content or strategies in a way that you find inspiring? How can you apply those methods to your own work?
• Are there ways that you would like to replicate digital practices more effectively to help you grow academically or professionally?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Look for examples of women who successfully replicate content or strategies in their careers. What techniques do they use to ensure success in replication? Search for online guides or resources that explain how to replicate strategies in digital marketing, tech, or creative fields. How can these methods enhance your own career?

3. Sharing Great Insights

• How do you share insights in your academic or professional life (e.g., through blogs, social media posts, presentations)?
• Reflect on a time when sharing an insight helped others or made a positive impact on your professional development.
• How do others share insights in a way that you find inspiring? What strategies or platforms do they use to communicate their insights effectively?
• What insights or knowledge do you want to share more often, and how can you improve the way you communicate them to others?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for women leaders who share insightful content related to your field (e.g., thought leaders in tech, education, or business). How do they use social media or other platforms to share their knowledge? Look for examples of women who use insights to drive change, build communities, or inspire others. How can you apply their approach to your own digital presence?

4. Make Sure Your Page Looks Very Good Aesthetically

• How do you currently manage the aesthetics of your digital presence (e.g., social media profiles, websites, blogs)?
• Reflect on a time when your page’s appearance helped you achieve a specific goal (e.g., personal branding, attracting followers, networking).
• How do others create visually appealing pages that resonate with their audience? What design elements or tools do they use that you admire?
• Are there any aspects of your digital page aesthetics that you’d like to improve? How would enhancing these aspects impact your online presence and engagement?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for examples of successful women in your field who have mastered the art of creating aesthetically pleasing digital profiles. What tools or techniques do they use to enhance their pages? Explore resources or tutorials about page aesthetics and design. How do women entrepreneurs use these skills to make their pages stand out and attract an audience?

5. Follow a Few Professionals

• Have you followed any professionals in your field? How has it helped you stay updated or gain new perspectives?
• Reflect on how following a few professionals differs from following general accounts. What benefits or drawbacks do you see?
• How do you ensure you follow professionals whose content aligns with your career or academic goals?
• Are there any professional figures whose approaches you admire and wish to emulate in your own digital practices?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for women in your field who share professional insights on social media or blogs. What content or tools do they recommend for career advancement? Find women who are leaders in your industry and explore how they engage with followers professionally. How can their methods inspire you?