Unit 6

  Ideas Generation and Collaborative Project Discord - project working collaboration  Slack - project working collaboration    1. Channels  Organised chat spaces for  teams, projects, or topics . Can be  public  (open to everyone in a workspace) or  private  (invite-only). Helps keep discussions focused and easy to find. 💭  2. Direct Messages (DMs) One-to-one or small group private conversations. Useful for quick questions or private discussions outside channels.   3. File Sharing Users can  upload and share documents, images, and links  directly in chats. Files can be previewed and commented on within Slack. 🔔  4. Notifications Customisable alerts so users don’t miss important updates. You can mute or set “Do Not Disturb” hours to manage focus time. 🧩  5. Integrations & Apps Connects with tools like  Google Drive, Trello, Zoom, Asana, GitHub, and Outlook . Automates workflows and allows easy swi...

 

 Regulation - setting rules for material when it is in the public domain  Censorship - banning forbidding content to circulate Case study - tommy Robinson video with man who incited hate crime against himself on social media Inciting violence (writing violent hate speech to him and his family such as death threats on social media) Hate speech includes: Racism Homophobia  Sexism Xenophobia  Islamophobia  Antisemitism  Case study - Christ church mosque attacks New Zealand 15/03/2019 49 killed terrorist attacks by right wingers two mosques attacked  Use of social media platforms/social media to share violent content globally e.g. case study above  Using Social Media at Work:  Justine Sacco - “going to Africa hope I don't get aids just kidding I’m White” - this is racist can get you fired from your job  You need to use social media cautiously to ensure you do not compromise your professional prospect as a result you need to use social media ...

  Identify and explain two potential concerns associated with using online technologies, such as social media channels. [3] Privacy issues  – People’s personal info can be hacked or shared without permission. Cyberbullying  – Users might receive hate comments or abuse online, which can affect mental health. 2. Celebrities can receive negative publicity on social media. Identify and explain two examples of celebrities receiving negative publicity on social media platforms. [4] A.  James Charles  – Got hate after being accused of inappropriate behaviour, people spread it online which damaged his image. B.  Kanye West  – His tweets and comments caused backlash, making headlines and leading to bad publicity on social media. 3 (a) Identify two ways that online tools can be used to generate funding for a new project. [2] Crowdfunding websites  People can donate money online to support the project. Sponsorships/ads  – Companies give money in return ...

Negative Side Effects Misinformation & fake news → spreads quickly worldwide, hard to control. Cultural homogenisation → local cultures get overshadowed by dominant global ones (e.g. Hollywood, Western trends). Digital divide → not everyone has equal access to global platforms, widening inequality. Exploitation & commercialisation → big corporations profit, small creators struggle. Loss of privacy → personal data is collected, stored, and sold on a global scale and scammers.  Mental health impact → online comparison, cyberbullying, and constant connectivity increase anxiety/depression. Echo chambers → algorithms push similar content, reducing exposure to diverse opinions. Dark web - creation of sites with harmful content  Online abuse/trolling → anonymity across borders makes it easier for harmful behaviour to spread. Harm for children (vulnerable groups) online safety act  Trolling/ Cyber Trolling: - when an individual/comp...