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Ethical issues often deal with what is right and what is wrong, what is good and what is bad, and what rights and responsibilities people should have (Ask.com, 2014). The uses of social media is increasing, students are now digitally connected with one another and teachers nowadays are open to the concept of being their ‘friend’ online. Gradually over time, educational system and modules are going online, such as having excel or access classes, and even online modules. Continue reading →

While social media offers educators the capacity to teach and innovate beyond the four walls of the classroom, it has also posed a number of ethical challenges for educators. Social networking and blogging sites, in particular, have been under the negative spotlight due to widespread cases of cyberbullying which have triggered a panic button among both the business and academic communities. (Green & Hannon, 2007). Continue reading →

(Photo Credit: Deloitte) With technology these days, social media is an umbrella that is used to describe social interactions and brings many benefits to the user and global community. While its’ use may seem rather straightforward, there are many ethical challenges that need to be explored and discussed (shown in the graph above). Continue reading →

I totally knew that watching all those chick flicks would come in handy someday. Check this out! Looks familiar? You got that right! It’s the Mean Girls! How about this? So how many of you out there has ever felt victimised by Regina George on social media? – Mean Girls Reference – *almost everyone raised their hands* I KNOW that I am not alone when I say that there are certain moments in my life when I just want to scream out loud some pretty mean stuff. Continue reading →

Gif : Source Today, i’d like to bring up an ethical issue of a business due to social media which i found noteworthy. Through my research, i came across a meltdown of 5 deadly sins of social media (Forbes) in businesses that would cause ethnic problems if not avoided. 1. Unreported Endorsements 2. Improper Anonymity 3. Compromising Consumer Privacy 4. Overly Enthusiastic Employees 5. Continue reading →

Krista Hodges, a teacher from Newark Memorial High School in California had posted her frustration with troubled students in Twitter. Social media is believed to ease communication and to increase one’s hyperconnectivity while twitter has given people a voice to express their thought actively in the virtual environment. However, difficulties in balancing between the free speech right and the abuse limits have give rise to ethical issues such as humiliation. Continue reading →

(Hawking, 2014) Evolving social attitudes along with the advancement of technology have since transform social media original intention for ‘social’ use into a multi-use tool for individuals, businesses and educational purposes. In today’s post, I will be focusing on the ethical issues raised by business use of social media. There is a plethora of ethical concerns for businesses when it comes to social media. Continue reading →

Credits: Prosintraining.com “Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws” -Plato So……… “Don’t be evil!” -Google The Internet has become a necessity in our lives and something that many access often throughout the day. Continue reading →

Some people LOVE social media as it gives them a way to connect with their friends, or to keep up with the latest style and fashion. I found old friends when I added them on Facebook and get to “experience” Australia when my friends posted pictures of their trip there. This are all good uses or ethical ways to use social media. But what if people/companies misuse it? Not all companies will use social media in an ethical way. Continue reading →

Social Media can be a great business tool, social media is highly interactive than traditional media like television advertisement. Social media tools tend to have a low cost and everybody can access or edit published materials.[1] However, there are some unavoidable problems social media could bring us, sensitive information leaks, blemishes on a reputation, and other potential liabilities of a Twittering workforce. Continue reading →