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Making social media work in Higher Education
Making social media work in Higher Education

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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand the personal impact of social media and make informed choices about the types of social media you are willing to engage with
  • recognise the benefits of engaging in social media as part of HE educational studies
  • recognise the risks and potential negative consequences of engaging in social media
  • develop strategies to decide how best to engage in social media during Higher Education to optimise your experience.