4- Social Media Social Networking

Outline of Social Media Networking Lecture

Overview of Key Concepts

  • Social Media vs. Social Networking:

    • Social Media: These are platforms where users share information widely. It allows one person to speak to many others.

    • Social Networking: These platforms focus on building connections and conversations between people.

      • Examples: Facebook (social networking), Twitter (social media for updates), LinkedIn (professional networking).

Dangers of Social Media

  • Risks include harassment, misinformation, and harmful content.

Brief History of the Internet

  • The Internet started simple, but now connects billions of people.

Definitions**

  • Social Media: Designed for broadcasting information, like news articles and videos.

  • Social Networking: Helps people interact, share personal content, and build connections.

Evolution of Media

  • Traditional media included newspapers and TV.

  • Social media allows for easier sharing and interaction than traditional media.

Characteristics of Social Media

  • Fast Publication: Content can be shared quickly online.

  • Interactivity: Encourages conversations and connections among users.

Accessibility of Social Media**

  • Open to Many:

    • Traditional media outlets use it for news.

    • Businesses use it for marketing.

    • Local groups and nonprofits use it for outreach.

Dangers of Social Networking**

  • Harassment: Includes bullying and inappropriate messages.

  • Cyber Predation: Risks from harmful individuals, especially online.

Case Study: Amanda Todd**

  • A tragic case of cyberbullying leading to suicide, highlighting risks in networking.

Other Risks of Social Media**

  • Addiction: Over 210 million people struggle with excessive use.

  • Mental Health Issues: Linked to stress, depression, and poor body image.

Cyber Threat: Identity Theft**

  • Identity Theft: When someone misuses another person's identity illegally.

Internet History**

  • Significance: The Internet is key to digital technology.

  • Origins: Started in 1969 with ARPANet to connect researchers.

Development Beyond ARPANet**

  • Researchers wanted to create connections between resources, leading to advances.

  • CERN Breakthrough: In 1998, allowed linking documents easily.

Key Figures in Internet History**

  • Key figures include Tim Berners-Lee and Robert Cailliau, who developed the World Wide Web.

Usability Improvements**

  • First Web Browser: Mosaic (1993) made the Internet easier to use.

Internet as a Communication Tool**

  • By the mid-1990s, it became a major way to communicate through various devices.

Digital Evolution**

  • The Internet has become a new medium that gives users easy access to information and more ways to engage with it.