Social Media Courses

The Aspen Institute

Social Media and American Democracy: Challenges and Consequences

Exploring social media's impact on American democracy, polarization, and constitutional principles. Discusses challenges to deliberative governance and potential solutions in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

AGU

Communicating Climate Science: Innovative Strategies and Social Media Engagement

Innovative climate communication strategies using stories, metaphors, and multimedia to counter misinformation and promote clean energy solutions. Explores effective outreach methods through TV, live events, and social media.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scrimba

Live-Code a Cat Social Media Site - HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Build a cat-themed social media platform using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in this interactive live coding session with Scrimba's team.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Flip Side of Social Media - Not Merchants of Virtue?

Explore the dark side of social media with a veteran police officer. Gain insights on digital responsibility, ethical online behavior, and the real-world consequences of virtual actions.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ubuntu OnAir

Introducing Friends and Gwibber QML - Social Media Integration in Ubuntu

Learn about Friends, a social networking app for Ubuntu, including its architecture, features, and integration with Gwibber QML. Explore streaming APIs, service providers, and future development plans.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Summit

Where's Social Content Going - Driving Brand Strategy with Social Media Data

Explore the future of social content with insights on data-driven strategies, deep social connections, and effective brand building in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Summit

Monetizing Social Media Platforms - Pinterest's Commerce Strategy

Explore innovative monetization strategies for social platforms, featuring insights on Pinterest's commerce plans and the launch of Buyable Pins.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Summit

A New Accountability - What Social Media Does for Democracy

Exploring social media's impact on democracy, featuring experts discussing corporate control, information dissemination, political advertising, and potential reforms for a healthier digital landscape.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Web Summit

The Dangers of Social Media Addiction Are Greatly Exaggerated

Experts debate the reality of social media addiction, exploring its potential risks and benefits in today's digital landscape.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Web Summit

The Legacy of Social Media

Social media stars discuss strategies for sustained success, brand collaborations, and transitioning to traditional media while maintaining their online presence.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Web Summit

Social Media and the Superstar

Insights from top athletes on social media's impact on sports stardom, exploring its benefits and challenges for modern athletes and their public image.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Toxic Mirror - Selfies, Social Media, and Body Image

Explore the impact of selfies and social media on body image with marketing professor Martha Laham, examining how appearance-focused online activities shape our self-perception.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Wade McMaster

How to Create a Text Logo in Photoshop for Your Website - Social Media - Beginners Guide

Learn to design a simple text-based logo in Photoshop for websites and social media. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial covers font selection, text manipulation, and basic effects to create professional-looking logos.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

What Obligation Do Social Media Platforms Have to the Greater Good

Technologist Eli Pariser explores how to build better online communities by applying urban planning principles to social media platforms, addressing trust and structural issues.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX Enigma Conference

A New Process to Tackle Misinformation on Social Media - Prevalence-Based Gradation

Exploring a novel "prevalence-based gradation process" to combat misinformation on social media platforms, focusing on efficient content moderation and calibrated corrective actions based on exposure levels.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk