Archives: social media

Monday, October 24, 2016

10 Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this week we’re talking about website safety, starting with social media. With so many of us using social media today, sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn make perfect targets for scams. Here are our top 10 tips to stay safe on social media: Use a strong password.  The... More

Monday, June 6, 2016

Web Services’ Social Media Talk Recap

On June 1st Web Services hosted a Social Media Talk and would like to thank Mike Reynold's from the Office of the Vice-President (Student Services) and Chris Cline from the Department of University Communications for sharing their expertise with the group. If you weren’t able to attend, here is a recap of the event. To those that... More

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Spotlight on IT – Social Media Edition

Welcome to our new eNewsletter, Spotlight on IT.  Each month we will spotlight a different trend or topic in the information technology world.  If you would like to receive this publication in your inbox, subscribe here. This month’s spotlight is on Social Media. Social Media Usage Canadians spend an average of 4 hours per day... More

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Social Media in the Classroom

This fall I will be going into my fourth year here at Carleton.  Over the past three years the use of social media in lectures, tutorials, or as channels for students to collaborate, has evolved dramatically. Given the theme of this month’s Spotlight on IT, I wanted to share with you my experiences using social media in... More

Monday, May 2, 2016

10 Tips to Stay Safe on Social Media

With so many of us using social media today, sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn make perfect targets for scams. Here are our top 10 tips to stay safe on social media: Use a strong password.  The longer it is, the more secure it will be. Use a different password for each of your social... More

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