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UNIT 8 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIALIZING - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 8 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY FOR SOCIALIZING
Social media and social network- The terms social media and social network is often used
interchangeably, but they are NOT the same
Hardware Platform- Exp: Facebook, facebook data center
Types of social media
1.social networking sites- exp: facebook, twitter. 2.media sharing-youtube and instagram. 3.blogging and publishing network- wordpress, tumblr and medium. 4. discussion forum- reddit, quora. 5.Bookmarking & content curation-pinterest and flipboard.
Chat apps
Apps that allow users to texte xchange files and contents have group
chats, play games etc. exp; whatsapp, wechat and telegram
Hashtags
pound sign # place in front of the word. - used in social media. -metadata tag used in social media. -hashtag word can be search easily
Why do people use social media and chat apps
• Connect and network with each other
• People get together because they have common interests, passions,
and causes
• Strengthen the relationships
• Social media is a place where you can share/transmit information to
other people
• People can share, upload, comment, rate, like, their own
content/others’ contents
• Social media lets everyone share content that other people can share,
in turn, with their online connections
• Expanding the number of one's business and/or social contacts by
making connections through individuals
The influence of social media
• Bringing many people over political discourse, creating and changing
industries, and transforming people’s life
MAJOR INFLUENCE
• 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.
• Set up your security answers
• Be selective with friend requests
• Click links with caution
• Protect your computer by installing antivirus software to safeguard
Social media jobs
• Get paid to be on social media-Marketing manager, Art director,
Copywriter
• Customer service
• Graphic designer
Social media during the MCO
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