Question #1:
What role does Social Media play in your life? Are you aware of the social media
policies of the organizations where you work, attend school, or volunteer? Have
you used social media to resolve problems, participate in a cause you are
passionate about, or to learn about UMGC? How does Social Media impact your
personal and professional communications?
Topic 2: Digital Humanitarianism
This week you also watched Innovations in Humanitarian Relief (PBS online video)
Discussion:
In the wake of natural disasters and acts of terror, several tech companies are
making an effort to improve traditional responses effort in humanitarian relief.
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Question #1:
Do you think that humanitarian aid workers constantly need new ways of thinking,
new products and new processes to better respond to disasters? Why or why not?
Topic 3: Cyber Psychology
This week you read: Cyber psychology and cyber behavior of adolescents-the need
of the contemporary era
Discussion:
Cyber psychology evaluates how we interact with others using technology, how we
can develop technology to best fit our requirements, and how our behavior and
psychological states are influenced by technology. Cyber psychology applies
psychological theory to explain how individuals interact in cyberspace and how
these interactions might affect our offline lives. It offers a new way to define the self
and society.
Question #1:
How does technology impact psychology? List at least three advantages and at
least three disadvantages.
Question #2:
Do you present yourself differently in different online spaces? In what ways are you
different and in what ways are you consistent? Why do you think this is?
Minimum Topic Response: Word Count = 70 (per topic question). Your response
to each question is required to be AT LEAST 70 WORDS long. If your reply to
each question is less than 70 words, you will lose points. You can use Microsoft
Word to count the words in your response to make sure you have met the
requirement.
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Week 2 Discussion
Discussion Topic
WEEK 2 DISCUSSION
UMGC > CMST 301 > DIGITAL MEDIA AND SOCIETY
WEEK 2 DISCUSSION
WELCOME to the discussion for WEEK 2. Please respond in complete sentences
for each question, unless directed to do otherwise, demonstrating in your reply that
you have read the material in order to receive full credit.
Topic 1: Social Media
This week, you watched the Social Media Revolution 2019 #Socialnomics and read
The Beginner’s Guide to Social Media.
Discussion:
As you review the multiple statistics that display in Social Media Revolution 2019

Socialnomics, and reflecting on what you read about social media, assess the

impact of social media in your life.
Question #1:
What role does Social Media play in your life? Are you aware of the social media
policies of the organizations where you work, attend school, or volunteer? Have
you used social media to resolve problems, participate in a cause you are
passionate about, or to learn about UMGC? How does Social Media impact your
personal and professional communications?
Topic 2: Digital Humanitarianism
This week you also watched Innovations in Humanitarian Relief (PBS online video)
Discussion:
In the wake of natural disasters and acts of terror, several tech companies are
making an effort to improve traditional responses effort in humanitarian relief.
8/30/2020 Activities – CMST 301 6392 Digital Media and Society (2208)
https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/510893/Home 4/5
Question #1:
Do you think that humanitarian aid workers constantly need new ways of thinking,
new products and new processes to better respond to disasters? Why or why not?
Topic 3: Cyber Psychology
This week you read: Cyber psychology and cyber behavior of adolescents-the need
of the contemporary era
Discussion:
Cyber psychology evaluates how we interact with others using technology, how we
can develop technology to best fit our requirements, and how our behavior and
psychological states are influenced by technology. Cyber psychology applies
psychological theory to explain how individuals interact in cyberspace and how
these interactions might affect our offline lives. It offers a new way to define the self
and society.
Question #1:
How does technology impact psychology? List at least three advantages and at
least three disadvantages.
Question #2:
Do you present yourself differently in different online spaces? In what ways are you
different and in what ways are you consistent? Why do you think this is?
Minimum Topic Response: Word Count = 70 (per topic question). Your response
to each question is required to be AT LEAST 70 WORDS long. If your reply to
each question is less than 70 words, you will lose points. You can use Microsoft
Word to count the words in your response to make sure you have met the
requirement.
8/30/2020 Activities – CMST 301 6392 Digital Media and Society (2208)
https://learn.umgc.edu/d2l/le/content/510893/Home 5/5
NOTE 1: Please make sure you answer EACH item and LABEL each item (#1,

2, #3, etc) so that I can easily check that each item has been answered.

NOTE 2: Please do not attach a file to the conference–enter your reply into the text
area provided.
NOTE 3: After you post your response, please review it to make sure it
is formatted correctly and is easy to read.
WEEK 2 DUE DATE
NOTE 4: This discussion will be closed TUESDAY 11:59 PM | EASTERN TIME
(ET). Please post any comments directly in the conference and not as an
attachment.