Unit 3 Terms

Digital Ethics

The moral principles that guide how people use technology and digital information—what is right or wrong behavior online (privacy, honesty, respect, etc.). defined by chat GPT

AUP (Acceptable Use Policy)

A set of rules that explains how you’re allowed to use a computer, network, or internet system (like at school or work). It outlines what you can and can’t do. Defined by CO Pilot

Accessibility

Designing digital content so everyone, including people with disabilities, can use it (e.g., screen readers, captions, easy navigation). Defined by Google

Plagiarism

Using someone else’s work, ideas, or words and pretending they are your own without giving credit. Defined by Chat GPT

Copyright

A legal protection that gives creators ownership of their work (music, videos, writing, etc.) and controls how others can use it. Deined by Google

Creative Commons

A type of license that lets creators share their work with specific permissions (like allowing reuse with credit, or limiting commercial use). Defined by Co pilot

The 5 media types in digital/multimedia: Defined by Chat GPT

1. Text – written words

2. Images/Graphics – photos, drawings, charts

3. Audio – sound, music, voice

4. Video – moving visuals

5. Animation – motion graphics or simulated movement

Social Media Impact

Project Description

For this project, I explore the impact has on me and society as a whole.

Social Media Test Results

My results told me I have a healthy relationship with social media. I would agree with the finings because I really don't use my social media apps all that much.

Social Media and The Effects on Society

There are many forms of social media today such as Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, And Reddit just to name a few. because I think as a society in general, we use and rely on it way too much. The comparative society we live in today is toxic. Generations before now only had the people in their local geographical area to compare their life to. Now you can compare your life to anyone else in the world at your fingertips and it makes for a very ungratified feeling when seeing people who have more worldly possessions or more fame than you. That is an unhealthy way to live.

Pew Research Data

This chart shows that the most used app in the U.S. is YouTube, with a total of 84% of Americans saying they have used the app. The second most widely used social media app is Facebook, which was surprising to me because I thought Facebook would be the most use app in America. I only use Facebook so i thouhgt it would be the most popular.

What I learned

I learned a lot just from reading through some of the Pew Research Articles. They have tons of graphs and data on social media and its impacts on society. I found it all very fascinating.

Cite Page

Gottfried, J. (2025, November 20). Americans’ social media use, 2025. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/11/20/americans-social-media-use-2025/

Time To Log Off. (n.d.). Am I addicted to social media? Quiz. https://www.itstimetologoff.com/wp_quiz/am-i-addicted-to-social-media-quiz/

Digital Media Exploration