The Community Service Program (PkM) entitled “Social Media Etiquette Among Teenagers”, organized by the Master’s Program in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM), has continued into its second phase. The activity was held at SMA Negeri 1 Depok, Sleman, as part of an educational series aimed at raising students’ awareness of the importance of practicing politeness in digital communication.
Following the first phase, during which students received instruction on social media etiquette and participated in group activities, the second phase focused on group presentations showcasing the students’ creative projects. This stage provided an opportunity for participants to apply the knowledge they had gained by producing works related to the theme of respectful communication on social media.
During the presentations, each group presented the projects they had prepared in advance. These works took various forms, including flyers and video content conveying messages about the importance of using social media wisely, respectfully, and responsibly. Through their projects, the students illustrated situations commonly encountered by teenagers on social media and demonstrated how polite language and respectful behavior can be applied in digital interactions.
The presentations served not only as a platform for students to demonstrate their creativity but also as an opportunity to engage in discussion and reflect on their own communication habits on social media. The activity encouraged students to recognize that effective social media use extends beyond creating and sharing content; it also involves carefully considering language choices, attitudes, and the potential impact of communication on others.
In addition to the project presentations, students also completed a post-test as part of the overall evaluation of the Community Service Program. The post-test was administered after the completion of all instructional sessions and activities to assess students’ understanding of social media etiquette following both theoretical learning and hands-on experience throughout the program.
The “Social Media Etiquette Among Teenagers” Community Service Program is expected to provide meaningful and contextual learning experiences for students of SMA Negeri 1 Depok, particularly in fostering awareness of the importance of using polite language and demonstrating respectful behavior in digital spaces. By integrating lectures, collaborative activities, creative projects, and evaluation, the program aims not only to deepen students’ understanding of social media etiquette but also to encourage them to apply these principles in their daily lives.
The students’ enthusiasm and creativity in producing and presenting their projects became one of the key indicators of the program’s success. Furthermore, the collaboration between the Master’s Program in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and SMA Negeri 1 Depok is expected to continue contributing positively to the enhancement of language literacy and responsible social media awareness among teenagers.
With the completion of its second phase, the “Social Media Etiquette Among Teenagers” Community Service Program has become a shared learning space for both academics and students, highlighting that politeness is essential not only in face-to-face communication but also in every interaction within the digital environment.
