Anonymity, Apps and Accountability: When No One Knows Who You Are

UPDATE:
Anonymous Apps: Too much challenge, not enough support

http://www.naspa.org/constituent-groups/posts/anonymous-apps-too-much-challenge-not-enough-support

The advent of geo-social, anonymous apps has caused ripples throughout our campus communities over the past years and complicates the ongoing work of helping our students (and ourselves) manage our complex, nuanced, and evolving digital identities.

The growth of social media sites, apps, and channels has fostered communication and connection in a variety of educationally relevant ways. However, anonymous versions of these platforms are a unique mobile social genre that require additional exploration and experimentation. As student affairs practitioners, it is our responsibility to educate, inform, and lead when it comes to these new technologies.

Content for this live-briefing:

• Building Community - How your student affairs division, unit, department, and/or office utilize anonymous geo-social apps for community-building and engagement.

• Multiple Voices, Dialogue, and Moderation - Key things to consider when working with students, staff, and faculty in this new mobile communications medium.

• A Place for Learning, Support, and Discourse - Where we are and where we can be when it comes to using these apps for both challenge, support, and accountability.

• A Reflection of Our Community - Examples of how communities have come together to support one another and how student affairs staff can use these tools for effective social listening.

http://www.naspa.org/events/anonymity-apps-and-accountability

Transcript

1. @ericstoller Apps, Anonymity & Accountability When No One Knows Who You Are* #NASPAtech
2. @ericstoller #NASPAtech
3. What happens online matters. digital identity #NASPAtech
4. “it blurs social & professional” – a Twitter user who happens to be an academic #NASPAtech
5. #NASPAtech
6. *digital is not anonymous #NASPAtech
7. “86% of internet users have taken steps online to remove or mask their digital footprints—ranging from clearing cookies to encrypting their email, from avoiding using their name to using virtual networks that mask their internet protocol (IP) address.” Pew Research Center, 2013 http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/09/05/anonymity-privacy-and-security-online/ digital footprints
8. #NASPAtech The challenge with Yik Yak
9. Privacy Anonymity Accountability Mobility Community #NASPAtech
10. http://www.theroot.com/blogs/the_grapevine/2015/10/american_university_responds_to_black_students_claims_of_racism_via_social.html
11. http://littlevillagemag.com/cultural-incompetencey-racist-yik-yak-posts-target-asian-students-on-ui-campus/
12. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/10/want- attention-and-jail-time-post-a-violent-threat-on-yik-yak/
13. http://www.citynews.ca/2015/10/23/police-investigate-snapchat-threat-at-wilfrid-laurier-university/
15. “The app deletes posts after 90 days so students can post and not have to worry about it being on the Internet forever.” http://www.ubspectrum.com/article/2015/10/unlocking-ubs-campus-new-app-speakiesy-connects-students University at Buffalo
18. Building Community Free Speech Don’t Feed the Trolls Recognize Hyperbole The Big Picture #NASPAtech
19. Building Community Free Speech Don’t Feed the Trolls Recognize Hyperbole The Big Picture #NASPAtech
20. Building Community Free Speech Don’t Feed the Trolls Recognize Hyperbole The Big Picture #NASPAtech
21. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/10/22/colleges- face-new-pressure-monitor-social-media-site-yik-yak
22. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/ 2015/10/26/national-coalition-in-favor-of-campus-censorship/
23. Building Community Free Speech Don’t Feed the Trolls Recognize Hyperbole The Big Picture #NASPAtech
24. Building Community Free Speech Don’t Feed the Trolls Recognize Hyperbole The Big Picture #NASPAtech
25. “The reason why the app is so distressing is because of its anonymous format… There is no accountability. No faces can be placed to the hate, only speculation.” Jenna Gant - Hollins University http://www.guilfordian.com/opinion/2015/10/23/yik-yak-offers-dangerous-anonymity/
26. “On this campus and I think on most, what we tell students is freedom of expression, even offensive freedom expression, is what we cherish.” Larry Moneta Vice President for Student Affairs Duke University http://www.wral.com/universities-consider-blocking-controversial-app/14426363/
27. Building Community Free Speech Don’t Feed the Trolls Recognize Hyperbole The Big Picture #NASPAtech
28. Mobilize and Educate Down vote Listen to Themes Bullies Will Lose #NASPAtech
29. social listening #NASPAtech
30. Google alerts
32. #NASPAtech
34. digital literacy / grit #NASPAtech
35. #SIT15 #SIT15
37. #NASPAtech always learning
38. “The initial ugly posts were on Yik Yak. Two current UNI students then took screenshots of the Yik Yak posts and put them on Facebook. That's when most people became aware of them. Truthfully, we had NO idea Yik Yak existed 10 days ago.” Scott Ketelsen Director University Relations University of Northern Iowa
39. social engagement #NASPAtech
40. @MamtaAccapadi
42. questions + answers @ericstoller #NASPAtech
43. ericstoller.com/work ericstoller@gmail.com #NASPAtech