Lesson 3: Online Communication Flashcards
(21 cards)
It is now considered the new face-to-face communication.
Online Communication
These components in texts can express emotions or intent just like in real conversations.
Emojis, Capslock and lowercase
It gives more freedom to communicate, but also brings greater responsibility (e.g., security, trust, and privacy issues).
Online Communication
Used in chat rooms, games, or comment sections. Can reflect real traits (e.g., “friendlygirl25”) or imaginary ones (e.g., “darklord88”).
Screen Names
Allows identity creation beyond physical constraints.
Digital Reality
like screen names; shapes impressions.
Username before @
may show provider, profession, or affiliation.
Domain Name after @
(e.g., LazyBug93, 2Sexy4U) may hurt job prospects.
Inappropriate Usernames
can indicate institution or country.
Top-level domain (.edu, .gov, .ph)
Platforms for self-expression, especially among youth.
Web Pages & Blogs
is selective and reflects:
Interests, relationships, creative works.
Content
Enable connection, self-disclosure, and identity creation.
Sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter:
It is now immediate, not gradual.
Often includes both trivial and deeply personal info.
Self-disclosure
Overexposure (e.g., job loss due to posted content).
Info shared widely, regardless of relationship depth.
Risk
Number of friends or connections.
Perception of popularity, even without real interaction.
Social Value tied to:
Revealing too much can cause issues (e.g., job loss, school problems).
Oversharing
Some users pretend to be someone else.
Misleading Identities
People feel inferior when comparing their online life to others (e.g., fewer likes, fewer followers).
Self-Worth Issues
You Are Not Your Facebook Profile
- You are more than your digital identity.
- Online profiles are incomplete, curated snapshots.
- Likes, tags, and comments do not define real worth.
- True identity lies in thoughts, actions, and character—not virtual approval.
- Life’s real value isn’t captured in timelines or likes.
- Your competition is not someone else’s profile, but the person you were yesterday.
Author of You Are Not Your Facebook Profile
Ann Luna-dela Torre
Online platforms show only a ______________ of reality.
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