Humboldt Social Media
Making Connections
Social media is often integrated into higher education. Both in and outside of the classroom, students, professors and staff are finding ways to connect. Many instructors use social media in their courses to build community and supplement learning.
Increasingly, employers and institutions have expectations that prospective employees and applicants for graduate school have some type of online professional presence, as well as digital literacy and communication skills. Your online college courses can help you begin to develop your own online presence as a member of the Humboldt learning community. Check out the Cal Poly Humboldt Social Media Guide for ways to keep in touch.
Digital Citizenship and Responsible Use
You are likely aware that the use of Twitter or Instagram or other forms of social media in your classes can have potential drawbacks. Your instructors will communicate to you the purposes, goals, and guidelines for the use of these networking tools in their classrooms. Inappropriate use such as subtweeting, trolling or harassment are not permitted, and have consequences at Humboldt. In high school you were likely introduced to the concept of digital citizenship, which refers to appropriate and responsible behavior when using online technology. Central themes include respecting, educating and protecting yourself and others as you communicate and interact with others online, both inside and outside of the classroom.