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A Field Trial Of Privacy Nudges For Facebook, Yang Wang, Pedro Giovanni Leon, Alessandro Acquisti, Lorrie Faith Cranor, Alain Forget, Norman Sadeh
A Field Trial Of Privacy Nudges For Facebook, Yang Wang, Pedro Giovanni Leon, Alessandro Acquisti, Lorrie Faith Cranor, Alain Forget, Norman Sadeh
Lorrie F Cranor
Anecdotal evidence and scholarly research have shown that Internet users may regret some of their online disclosures. To help individuals avoid such regrets, we designed two modifications to the Facebook web interface that nudge users to consider the content and audience of their online disclosures more carefully. We implemented and evaluated these two nudges in a 6-week field trial with 28 Facebook users. We analyzed participants' interactions with the nudges, the content of their posts, and opinions collected through surveys. We found that reminders about the audience of posts can prevent unintended disclosures without major burden; however, introducing a time …
Social Media As An Educational Tool In University Level Geography, Elizabeth Hundey
Social Media As An Educational Tool In University Level Geography, Elizabeth Hundey
Beth J Hundey
Social media is not a passing fad—it is a new, versatile way of both information gathering and production. It is broadly defined as “networked tools that emphasize the social aspect of the Internet for communication, collaboration and creative expression” (Dabbagh & Kitsantas, 2012). Although many courses have online components (e.g. WebCT or other learning management systems), it is arguable that we as educators are not taking advantage of mainstream (i.e. applications and sites that are not education specific) social media to its full potential in the classroom. This short paper offers an outline of a seminar discussing the uses of …
The Importance Of Connected Communities To Flood Resilience, Neil Dufty
The Importance Of Connected Communities To Flood Resilience, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Editorial: The Idio-Technopolis, Katina Michael
Editorial: The Idio-Technopolis, Katina Michael
Professor Katina Michael
The rapid rise of social media has brought with it an emphasis on the distinct dimensions of the whole person. Social media recognises that the individual has a personal network of extensions- a home life, a work life, a social life, a study life, a hobbyist life, and much more- some of these identities even hidden from full view. Each of these online value networks are now accessible by big business, where opinion leaders and early adopters are easily distinguishable, and where brand commentary between consumers matters manifold more than any form of targeted advertising.
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience, Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience (Powerpoint), Neil Dufty
Using Social Media To Build Community Disaster Resilience (Powerpoint), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.
Using Social Media For Natural Disaster Resilience (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Using Social Media For Natural Disaster Resilience (Booklet), Neil Dufty
Neil Dufty
No abstract provided.