◇Experience various media and find what fits me
Efforts should be made to experience media content in a variety of ways, not to picky about it. In particular, it is important to know what media content is that I need and fit well. It is also a good idea to use various digital media when doing assignments. For example, when performing a translation assignment, use various tools such as ChatGPT, Google Translator, and Papago. Let's compare the differences between each tool and identify the pros and cons and use what suits your purpose. It is important to have the ability to know and utilize the appropriate media content for the situation.
◇Writing a 'media diary' such as time and pattern of using smart devices
Use a media diary like a diet diary. It is recommended to record the usage time and pattern of smart devices every day, media used, and frequently viewed contents in your diary. Just like you use your meal plan when you start a diet, write down the media content you use a day. You can objectively see how much time you have spent on media use. Students who use media diaries are often surprised that they did not know that they were spending so much time using media. Because objective data comes out when you write it down, you can objectively grasp the reality of your use of media content.
◇Create rules related to using media content
If you understand your media content usage pattern, I recommend you practice setting up and following your own rules for 100 days with your friends. Discuss and decide what kind of punishment you will receive when you violate the rules. The most important thing is to create rules for using media content that suit your situation. They should create their own standards such as time spent on media content and how to use smart devices. The reason why it is important for students to make their own rules is that the experience of experiencing success while striving on their own standards is important.
◇Know social media such as SNS right away
SNS, such as Instagram and Facebook, which are frequently used by teenagers, can communicate with various people and express themselves in various ways. However, it also has side effects such as excessive use and personal information leakage. In particular, it is important not to leave digital footprints such as erasing search content and deleting activity log records on SNS to prevent personal information leakage. After watching YouTube, it is recommended to delete viewing and search records and pause search records.
◇Make efforts to check cross-effects on information
Because the technology is user-friendly, information sharing and uploading are possible without much effort. On the contrary, if you think about it, you can check whether the information you received is true or not using portals or search engines for cross-validation. At least if you are suspicious of the information you have received, you should develop a habit of cross-checking in various places.
◇Try youth social participation activities through SNS
We should be wary of uncritically looking at social issues from the perspective of the established media. Instead, efforts should be made to look at social issues from a youth perspective. It is also good to talk about social issues with friends, organize your position, and make your voice heard. Let's participate in activities that represent the position of the socially disadvantaged, such as helping comfort women and multicultural youth through SNS.
Staff Reporter Songeun MA running@etnews.com
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