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USING TECHNOLOGY WISELY
Module 5
Information, Media, and Technology Literacy Session 2
AGENDA
Welcome/Introductions
Using technology wisely
Social media footprint
What is your social media footprint?
Social media dangers
Searching for scholarships
Making your scholarship application competitive
Summary
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Getting to Know Each Other
USING TECHNOLOGY WISELY
Technology In Today’s World
USING TECHNOLOGY WISELY
How do you use technology in your daily life?
USING TECHNOLOGY WISELY
Beware when money is required up front for instructions or products.
Be wary of when replying to unsolicited e-mails requesting personal information.
Source: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Social media is now the number one activity on the web
93% of teen Facebook users use their real name online
2,332 arrests for Internet sex crimes again minors involved social media
Source: Pew Research Center
SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT
What does your footprint say about you?
WHAT DOES YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT LOOK LIKE?
SOCIAL MEDIA DANGERS
Understand privacy settings for social mediaBe cautious about sharing personal information online
Share your location wiselyAsk yourself, “Who will share this?”Think about the impact of your posts on future opportunities
Expect that anything you post can besaved and shared later
Jobs and colleges may review your social media accounts
DON’T POST OFFENSIVE OR INAPPROPRIATE PHOTOS
HOW CAN YOU USE SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES?
• Networking
• Job/college searches
• Learning about organizations
• Scholarship searches
• Career research
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES
Show me the money!
SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships are available from variety of sources Colleges and universities Businesses and corporations Foundations and non-profit organizations
Each scholarship has its own deadlines, application, and application requirements
Most scholarship deadlines are generally between November to March of each year
SCHOLARSHIP HOMEWORK
Using the scholarship information you brought today share with everyone the following information:
Scholarship name
Organization providing the scholarship
Deadline (Is it a postmark deadline or submission deadline?)
Requirements of the scholarship
Application materials that must be submitted
MAKING YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION COMPETITIVE
Follow the application instructions
Submit your application by the deadline
Write a compelling scholarship essay
Include strong letters of recommendation
SUMMARY
Things to remember.
SUMMARY
Social media can be a helpful tool for professional and college opportunities
Be aware of your social media footprint and use privacy settings to protect yourself
Don’t post offensive or inappropriate images
Use technology to search for scholarships for college
Prepare your applications in advance to ensure your apply by the deadline
Write a strong college essay and submit well-written letters of recommendation
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS
Thank you for attending.
FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS MODULE CONTACT:
Raul Hinojosa Jr.
Hinojosa Consulting Services
