Social Media
What Is
Social Media?
The term social media refers to a computer-based technology
that facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information through virtual
networks and communities. Social media is internet-based and gives users quick
electronic communication of content, such as personal information, documents,
videos, and photos. Users engage with social media via a computer, tablet, or
smartphone via web-based software or applications.
Social Media
Today
Many social media sites cater to specific audiences. Some are
organized around a common interest, such as cars or sports. Others are aimed at
certain age groups.
Politicians and celebrities have tapped into social media. Their friends
lists can number in the tens of thousands. Performers use social media to alert
fans to upcoming shows. Social media is also useful to social groups. These
include sports teams, clubs, and charities. Even when away from the computer,
people can remain connected through mobile devices. Instant messaging (IM) also
keeps people connected. IM is a type of real-time online chat.
Social media has become a
powerful tool for social change. It is often used to raise awareness about
important issues. Social media often spurs people to take action. It helps to
raise money for charity. And it provides an outlet for people to call on
political and business leaders for reform. Social media has changed the way we
all interact with each other online. It gives us the ability to discover what's
happening in the world in real-time, to connect with each other and stay in
touch with long-distance friends, and in order to have access to endless amounts
of information at our fingertips. In many senses, social media has helped many
individuals find common ground with others online, making the world seem more
approachable.
Advantages & Disadvantages:
Advantages:
1.
Educational process
2. Online marketing
3.Worldwide connectivity
4. Information spreads fast
5. Share anything with others
Disadvantages:
1.Privacy problems
2. Changes lifestyle habits&sleep
disruption
3. Lacks emotional connection
4. Reduces Family Intimacy
The debate about whether social networking is good or bad is expected to
continue. There is nothing to be nervous about if you and your children use
social media sites in moderation. So if you or your children are worried about
using social networking sites, don’t be. Just keep your software update, double
check information before you believe it and keep your privacy settings updated
too. And if social networking is getting you down, take a break. After all, when
you’re using it correctly, it improves your life.