How Private is Your Profile?

A little food for thought: Privacy is a huge issue when using social media. Often times privacy settings can change or more information than you realize is ‘out there’ so to speak. This video shows how much is out there and brings awareness to the fact that we really do live our lives so that anyone and everyone know who we are.

If you haven’t considered before what impact or who can see your information, consider now how you or your organization are being seen. This is an important topic as you look into the future, especially with an organization. Be sure to have releases if you’re using people’s pictures or information on a website. As you can see, a lot of information can be gathered incredibly easily.

Remember, the benefit of social media is everyone can be connected very easily. The downside is that not everyone wants to be so well known. People know where you are and what you’re up to all the time.

Reference:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P_0s1TYpJU

Adobe Connect: YouTube

Webinars—if you haven’t done one, you should strongly consider doing one! Whether you’re participating or presenting, the platform is different and unique compared to a regular classroom-setting presentation.

Recently, I presented a webinar using Adobe Connect on YouTube. To begin, I was not quite sure what to expect in terms of whether classmates would show up, whether the technology would work fully, or whether I would even be nervous presenting. I’m an individual who has done a lot of presenting in previous classes, singing on stage in front of hundreds of people, and have a personality that is not easily frightened by being in front of others. Using Adobe Connect made the nervous element melt away as you cannot see anyone and essentially it feels like you’re just talking ‘at’ your computer.

The presentation went well. I was concerned with staying within my time limit which I did go over on by several minutes. But, overall, a very basic demonstration of YouTube a little about its purpose and some common uses for organizations.

One aspect of Adobe Connect that I enjoyed and felt enhanced my experience and the experience of my peers was the fact that you can upload content into the main part of the program allowing the other individuals to see a presentation. One aspect of Adobe Connect that was somewhat challenging at times was the technical elements. It seemed as though at times I would have trouble getting my microphone to work or others wouldn’t be able to see my presentation.

Overall, however, the program worked well and was a very easy platform to use for Webinars or presentations in the future.

YouTube: Broadcast Yourself

We live in a world where anyone can be somebody. We live in a world where people become rock stars because they posted a tweet about something or posted a video of themselves on YouTube and were ‘discovered’ by someone. YouTube’s catch phrase, “Broadcast Yourself” picks up on that mentality and certainly has been the vehicle to take individuals to the next level.

For my social media project, I put together a presentation on YouTube. Maybe you’re familiar with YouTube because you have watched a video or maybe you have even posted a video on YouTube previously.

From my own experience, YouTube is something that I have used to share performances with friends and family. I love to sing and this was a vehicle I could use to share with family and friends who lived far away from where I was. (I’m sure on some level back then I was hoping to be ‘discovered’, too.)

Some things that I learned in research and along the way with using YouTube include the purpose of having your own channel. The easiest way I can explain this is to consider the various channels you watch on TV. These TV channels typically have their own set of shows that they own and air. 

Similarly, your channel on YouTube is your place where you can share and air your own ‘shows’ or videos.

One other valuable item I learned while using YouTube, especially from an organizational standpoint, is to consider privacy and having a waiver or form. If you’re producing a video on YouTube for a company, please consider having those in the video sign a waiver that says it is OK for you to show that video publicly.

YouTube is certainly a place where you can share with the world what you want. But, do be cautious of what you post as it is a public place.