Social media toolkit - Check your knowledge

Provide at least 3 TAFE NSW main guidelines to promote responsible use of social media.

Are your answers in the following list?

Know and follow relevant department policies
Be honest
Be polite
Use common sense
Be apolitical and impartial when using social media for official and professional use
Demonstrate NSW public education values (fairness, respect, integrity and responsibility)

If not, please revise the information in this chapter before engaging in social media.

Choose all of the correct statements which relate to using social media.

You should know the relevant TAFE NSW policies.
When discussing TAFE NSW-related topics or issues you should not use your real name.
All comments should be apolitical, impartial and professional.
It is okay to talk about other areas of expertise not related to your expertise.
You should use your own "voice" and "personality" in a polite and considerate tone in conversations.
Using personal profiles to publish content has nothing to do with your professional profile and TAFE NSW.
If you make a mistake, you should admit it and quickly correct it.

The correct answers are:

You should know the relevant TAFE NSW policies.
When discussing TAFE NSW-related topics or issues you should not use your real name.
All comments should be apolitical, impartial and professional.
You should use your own "voice" and "personality" in a polite and considerate tone in conversations.
If you make a mistake, you should admit it and quickly correct it.

Don't forget it is important to make sure that you have read and understood the TAFE NSW policy and guidelines before using social media.

Choose all the standards that apply to TAFE NSW employees work and personal use of social media.

Always follow relevant TAFE NSW policies.
Do not act unlawfully (e.g. breaching copyright) when using social media.
Make sure your personal online activities do not interfere with the performance of your job.
Be clear that your personal views are yours, and not necessarily the view of TAFE NSW.
Do not disclose confidential information obtained through work.

The correct answer was to choose all of the options.

If you didn't get all the answers right, have another look at the information in this chapter and then have another attempt at this quiz.

True or false?

It is important to understand, and choose, appropriate privacy settings for each social media site I have an account with.

Privacy is important - make sure you review your privacy settings regularly.

Choose the tips that will help you avoid becoming a victim of online impersonation and account hacking

Only share passwords with colleagues, never with anyone else.
Use only one password for all accounts so that you do not forget them.
On Facebook, carefully check your privacy settings so that only the friends you approve can access your information, comments and photos. Do not allow 'friends of friends'.
It is okay to share photos of yourself.
If you are being harassed or impersonated online, talk to your principal, college director or supervisor.

The correct choices are:

On Facebook, carefully check your privacy settings so that only the friends you approve can access your information, comments and photos. Do not allow 'friends of friends'.
If you are being harassed or impersonated online, talk to your principal, college director or supervisor.

Remember all social media posts can have an impact on your reputation!

Check your knowledge