This module is dedicated to your active participation and engagement in online activities. You will receive information on the functioning of chosen tools, applications and social media. You will be able to understand the language of the Internet and the purpose of its existence. Moreover, you will get simple instructions on how to use the chosen tools, thanks to which you can try to create attractive content.
Unit 1: Netiquette – Communication with Online Society
When visiting public places, other people’s homes and different countries, we try to follow the rules of etiquette that apply in those places. But what about the internet? The internet is becoming a foreign country whose customs and dialect you need to learn in order to function effectively and avoid misunderstandings. It is worth learning about constructive criticism and opinions so as to avoid accidentally spreading hate speech. Is the language of the internet really that complicated? Not necessarily, but various posts clearly indicate whether someone is just beginning their internet journey. Many internet users also use quite specific slang and sets of symbols, which can often be confusing. This unit will show you how to communicate effectively on the internet and what in your communication style shows everyone that you do not yet know the rules of the internet.
Unit 2: Finding and Joining Community Initiatives
The internet offers many different opportunities to interact with other users. Why do people form groups online? There are as many reasons as there are users. Groups can be found in various ways using different search engines. Once you are in a group or have friends you want to contact, there are numerous communication tools that offer various options, and you can choose the ones that best suit your needs. Their biggest advantage is that they often use identical or very similar icons, which allows you to quickly learn how to use each of them. Additionally, this unit will introduce you to the basics of the two most popular instant messaging services. You can also join various groups on Facebook, so it is good to know how to choose the most valuable ones and which groups to avoid.
Unit 3: Setting Up Digital Communication Channels, Petitions and Complaints
Various petitions and surveys shared by both organisations and individuals can often be found on the internet. They allow you to learn the opinions of others, make specific decisions, collect necessary data, and much more. You can create petitions using various internet tools, websites, and social media platforms, and also share them online. Remember to always make sure that the survey or petition that you want to fill out is secure and does not collect sensitive data. Sometimes we need to communicate with others privately, or for other, more formal purposes. Applications and programmes that enable real-time online meetings come in handy, and in this Unit you will learn how to use one of the most popular ones. It cannot be denied that sometimes inappropriate content can be found online, so it is worth learning how to react in such cases and how and where to report it or how to send official complaints.
Unit 4: Artificial Intelligence Usage to Gain People’s Attention and Make the Content More Attractive
Nowadays, artificial intelligence is a topic that is discussed almost everywhere. It is beneficial to learn what it actually is, understand its advantages and disadvantages, and form your own opinion on whether you want to use it or not. Nevertheless, it is important to be able to recognise artificial intelligence. However, it cannot be denied that artificial intelligence works in a very specific way and offers numerous possibilities that are worth knowing how to use. In this unit, you will also learn about various programmes supported by artificial intelligence and find out what each of them is used for. When we create content ourselves using artificial intelligence, we must also be aware of its limitations and understand how the law views its use. Even if we do not want to use artificial intelligence to create content, we can still have fun with it by creating graphics or songs, which turns out to be extremely easy. However, remember to label content created by artificial intelligence if you decide to publish it.