D3.2 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 may use those selected or choose new ones later on in the lesson. 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. Broadcast

• How do you use broadcasted content in your daily life or work? (e.g., live streams, podcasts, webinars)
• Reflect on a time when you broadcasted content yourself. What was the outcome, and how did others respond to it?
• How do others broadcast content that you admire? What techniques or tools do they use that you would like to implement?
• In what ways do you not want to broadcast content? Are there any approaches to broadcasting that you would prefer to avoid?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for examples of women who excel at broadcasting content in tech, media, or other industries. How do they engage with their audience? What platforms do successful broadcasters use, and how do they build their audiences?

2. Sharing Great Insights (Building a Personal or Professional Brand)

• How do you currently share your insights (through social media, blogs, presentations, etc.)?
• Reflect on a time when sharing your insight led to meaningful feedback or engagement. How did this shape your professional or personal growth?
• How do others share insights in a way that resonates with you? What aspects of their approach do you admire and want to incorporate into your own practice?
• How can sharing insights help you build your personal or professional brand? What role do your insights play in shaping how others perceive you in your academic or professional community?
• What areas of your expertise do you feel you should be sharing more of? How can you make your insights more impactful or relevant to your audience?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for women in your field (tech, business, education, etc.) who excel at sharing insights on social media or blogs. How do they structure their content, and what platforms do they use? Explore online resources about building a professional brand through sharing knowledge. What methods or tools do experts recommend for getting your insights in front of the right people?

3. Retweeting (as a Tool for Content Curation)

• How do you use retweeting in your social media practice? Do you primarily retweet content that resonates with your interests or professional goals?
• Reflect on a time when retweeting content helped you build your network or support a cause. What was the outcome of sharing that content?
• How do others use retweeting to curate content in a way that you admire? What do you find effective about their approach?
• Are there types of content or sources that you want to retweet more frequently? How can retweeting help you stay relevant in your field?
• What are some ways you can leverage retweeting to strengthen your own personal or professional brand?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Look for examples of women in tech or other industries who use retweeting to curate meaningful content. What strategies do they use to share knowledge and engage their followers? Search for how to effectively use retweeting to establish yourself as a thought leader. What platforms and tools are best for curating content to support your professional growth?

4. Follow Pages

• What types of pages do you follow (e.g., brands, institutions, communities)? How do these pages enhance your digital experience?
• Reflect on the role pages play in your professional or academic development. How do they keep you informed?
• Are there any pages you follow that you find more beneficial than others? Why?
• What strategies can you use to curate the pages you follow to ensure they support your career or academic aspirations?
• Guiding Questions for Online Search: Search for examples of women-led businesses, universities, or initiatives that use digital pages to share valuable content. How do they engage with their audience? Explore how following specific pages related to your field can provide networking opportunities or insights. What pages do successful women in your industry follow?