Exercises for new Learners

 Exercises for new Learners 


1. Do you feel confident about accessing different Social Media websites safely?

YES/NO

2. Do you feel confident opening an account and gaining login details?

YES/NO

3. Can you tell me in your own words what steps you will take to access the Social Media sites of your choosing?

4. Can you list at least 3 Work Health & Safety related issues you have learned about?

4.1.

4.2.

4.3.

From what you have learned about W.H &S, will you alter your workstation to accommodate any existing health issues you may have, (i.e. Neck pain)? 

5. Can you list at least 5 different risks associated with Social Media you have become aware of?

5.1.

5.2.

5.3.

5.4.

5.5.

5. Can you list at least 5 different aspects associated with Social Media you have become aware of. that you may see as beneficial?

5.1.

5.2.

5.3.

5.4.

5.5.

6. Do you think you will use Social Media? 

Can you please cut and paste your responses into an email to send to me for further support?

Please email responses to PamelaP@gmail.com


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