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UBU116

Know how to publish, integrate and share using social media

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UBU116Know how to publish, integrate and share using social media

The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge and understanding to publish, integrate and share using social media. You will learn how to identify the main networks and their features used in social media and why you would use them. You will also learn how to identify the benefits and risks of networking on social media for your organisation.

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Observation(s)

External paper(s)

40

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2

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On completion of this unit you will:

Learning outcomes

Know how to publish, integrate and share using social media

1. Know the current social networks used to publish, integrate and share online

2. Understand how social media is used by individuals, organisations/businesses, governments and social groups

3. Understand best practices for safe social networking

4. Use browser software to communicate information online

5. Understand the need for safety and security practices

1. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. In most cases this can be done by professional discussion and/or oral questioning. Other methods, such as projects, assignments and/or reflective accounts may also be used.

2. Tutor/Assessor guidance Your tutor must refer to the ‘Skills CFA Assessment Strategy’ when delivering this unit. This can be found on www.vtct.org.uk under the relevant qualification page. You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved. For guidance on the assessment material for some individual units please refer to the ‘Assessment Guidance’. This can be found on www.vtct.org.uk under the relevant qualification page.

3. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit.

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Evidence requirements

Achieving knowledge outcomes

Developing knowledge

You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below*:

• Projects• Observed work• Witness statements• Audio-visual media • Evidence of prior learning or attainment• Written questions• Oral questions• Assignments• Case studies• Professional discussion

Where applicable your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through professional discussion and/or oral questioning.

When a criterion has been orally questioned and achieved, your assessor will record this evidence in written form or by other appropriate means. There is no need for you to produce additional evidence as this criterion has already been achieved.

Some knowledge and understanding outcomes may require you to show that you know and understand how to do something. If you have practical evidence from your own work that meets knowledge criteria, then there is no requirement for you to be questioned again on the same topic.

*This is not an exhaustive list.

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Knowledge

Learning outcome 1

Know the current social networks used to publish, integrate and share online

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Identify the main social media networks in current use

b. Describe the main features of each social media network identified

c. Describe why you would use each of the social media networks identified

d. Explain the purpose of a ‘social aggregator’ tool

e. Describe how blogs give individuals a voice on the Web

f. Explain how professionals make connections using social media networks

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Learning outcome 2

Understand how social media is used by individuals, organisations/businesses, governments and social groups

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Describe why individuals, organisations/businesses, governments and social groups use social media networking sites

b. Explain the advantages and typical components of a social media user profile

c. Identify the benefits of using social media networking for: • individuals • organisations/businesses • governments • social groups

d. Identify the risks of using social media networking for: • individuals • organisations/businesses • governments • social groups

e. Describe how social media networks monitor engagement with their websites

f. Describe the advantages of podcasting

g. Explain why organisations have social media policies

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Learning outcome 3

Understand best practices for safe social networking

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Describe appropriate precautions to ensure your own safety and privacy

b. Describe how to protect personal information when engaging with social media websites

c. Identify legal constraints on the uploading and downloading of software and other digital content

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Learning outcome 4

Use browser software to communicate information online

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to communicate information online

b. Use browser tools to share information sources with others

c. Submit information online

d. Identify opportunities to create, post or publish material to social media websites

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Learning outcome 5

Understand the need for safety and security practices

You can: Portfolio reference

a. Describe the danger of computer viruses and how to minimise risks

b. Describe how to minimise threats to information security when online

c. Describe how to minimise the threats to user safety when online

d. Describe where to access online help and information when using social media networks

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