Digital Leadership: Responsible use of Mobile Technology & SO-ME on College Campuses Janet M.
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Digital Leadership: Responsible use of Mobile Technology & SO-ME on College Campuses Janet M. Joiner, PhD, LMSW Session Overview/Objectives ● History of the Internet and Social Media (SO-ME) ● “Digital Advantages & Digital Challenges” ● Reducing Risk/Monitoring/Taking Action ● Roles of Academic Leadership Across Campus: Taking the Temperature History of the Internet & Social Media * Twitter * Facebook *Google+ & Hangouts * LinkedIn Professor Leonard Kleinrock, Father of the Internet “Digital Challenges & Digital Advantages” Misuse of Social Media & the Internet on Campus Tyler Clementi & Dahrun Ravi Rutgers Misuse of Social Media & the Internet on Campus Duke University Case Karen Owen's Duke List Powerpoint (Complete Slideshow) Campus-Life: Sued for Defamation In April 2011, Chris Armstrong, the first openly gay president of the University of Michigan student body sued Andrew Shirvell, former Michigan Assistant Attorney General, an opponent of homosexuality. Shirvell openly criticized Armstrong in a blog he created in 2010 called “Chris Armstrong Watch”. He accused Armstrong of trying to recruit students to a homosexual lifestyle and other charges. Armstrong subsequently graduated and Shirvell was fired November 2010 (by Mike Cox). Armstrong sued Shirvell for stalking, invasion of privacy, and defamation (Shirvell represented himself). Final verdict in lawsuit read August 2012: Jury awarded Armstrong 4.5 million in damages. Social Media Platforms Everything Goes on Periscope! Nothing is off limits Eric Benet on Periscope Social Intelligence Corp. ● The background screening services market generates approximately $3 billion in annual revenue ● Operating as a consumer reporting agency, Social Intelligence Corp (2010) says its social network screening process is compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. ● “People need to exercise good judgment and understand what they post publicly is public and an employer has a right to know about it,” says Founder Max Drucker. Campus Life is Digital Life: Social Media Policy? Smartphones Laptops/webcams Video/Audiopens Online Rating Sites Twitter, YouTube, Periscope, etc. Reducing Risks Taking Action Education & Prevention Google Search Prevention: How to Protect Yourself •Establish institutional expectations & policy •Educate students, faculty & staff about expectations •Google Alert •Monitor college websites that rate individuals (ratemyprofessor.com, Yik Yak, studentdude.com, etc.) •Personal background checks Responsibility of Academic Leadership Digital Education & Innovation Digital Leadership Support Services A new preliminary study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests that depression symptoms may be significantly reduced when 18- to 25-year-olds interact with avatars -- virtual 3D images of a healthcare provider like a nurse practitioner or physician -- as a way to rehearse office visits ahead of time and learn self-management skills. Avatars May Reduce Depression in Young Adults, Sciencedaily.com, February 11, 2013, Digital Leadership Drexel University Using Second Life to treat Social Anxiety free online treatment program for adults (ages 18-65) suffering from social anxiety disorder, as part of a research study http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYYc9Dk2NQk MH Counseling & SW CyberInterns University of Toronto Practicum Pilot Project ✓ Six MSW Interns provided F2F & cyber counseling to 22 undergraduate students ✓ Asynchronous using a secure server ✓ Presenting issues included anxiety, drug use, family & academic concerns, eating disorders & non-specific reasons ✓ “It is imperative that social work education account for this new technology and its impact on practice” Take the temperature on your campus Workshop Summary ❑ Be aware of Internet/SO-ME & the impact on campus-life ❑ Be willing to educate others/bring attention to these issues ❑ Add to the body of research/literature, pilot programs ❑ Be the change… Thank You For Participating! 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