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Computer Technologies for Socializing - Coggle Diagram
Computer Technologies for Socializing
Social media and social network
The terms social media and social network is often used
interchangeably, but they are NOT the same.
Social media
A form of online media/platform
Also known as social networking app
Social network
Structure of people with something in common (interests, passions, causes, went to the same school, etc.)
There are more than 3.8 billion social media users
History of Social Media
Hardware Platform
Types of Social Media
Social media is a platform for people to share contents, build social networks, and interact with people in their social networks
There are many types of social media
Social networking sites
Media sharing
Blogging & publishing networks
Discussion forums
Bookmarking & content curation
Chat Apps
Apps that allow users to text, exchange files and contents (photos, videos, documents, location, etc.), call (voice/video), have group chats, play games etc.
Hashtags
The hash or pound sign # is placed in front of a word/words with no space in between
Why do people use social media and chat apps
Connect and network with each other
Strengthen the relationships
To reach more customers/users
People can share, upload, comment, rate, like, their own
content/others’ contents
The influence of Social Media
Social media have evolved from simple communication hubs to veritable agents of change
The 4 major areas greatly influenced by social media are
Business and recruitment
Marketing and advertising
Journalism
Politics and Public service
Issues and challenges
Fake news and “infodemic”
Cyberbullying
Excessive screen time
Loss of productivity at work
Online stalkers and predators
Privacy issues
Addiction
FOMO
Unhealthy influences
Viral news
“Spill the tea”/doxxing
Confession pages
Online safety measures
Use a strong password. The longer it is, the more secure it will be.
Use a different password for each of your social media accounts.
Remember to log off when you’re done
Social media jobs
Get paid to be on social media
Social media during the MCO
During the MCO/quarantine/lockdown, many people turned to social media to keep in touch with friends and family
Some used social media to make income due to pay cut/losing jobs