"...a group of Internet-based applications that build on the ideological and technological foundations of Web 2.0, and that allow the creation and exchange of user-generated content."
According to Kaplan and Haenlein there are six different types of social media: collaborative projects, blogs, content communities, social networking sites, virtual game worlds, and virtual social worlds. People obtain information, education, news and other data from electronic media. They are relatively inexpensive and accessible to enable anyone to publish or access information.
We use social media in the business world for marketing, communication, recruiting, interview processes (via skype, foe example), etc. We also use social media for our leisure. Some examples of these activities include Facebook, instant messaging, some types of gaming, and "tweeting".
But not everyone sees this as all "fun and games". A dark side to social media? Of course. Many individuals, especially parents, worry about lack of privacy and cyber bullying. And on wikis, is the information you are getting the 100% truth or is the information faulty? There are still ways we are looking to improve such issues in the world of social media.
We have come a long way with social media, but still have a long way to go in terms of adjustments and improvements. I bet somewhere down the road you won't even need to show up at your office. All you'll need to do is webcam, show face, and work from home!
http://baruchnewmedia.com/notes/n_socialnetworking.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6522523&sc=emaf
Being able to work in pajama's sounds awesome! I know of a few people who do, and well, lucky them!
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ReplyDeleteThe technology is no the problem because all the technology that we have is helping us to be better person in the future.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all your points, but I think something we need to question is whether the positives ou tweigh the negatives that come with using social networking.While this is a question that I do not think there is only one answer for, it is definitely interesting to think about. Also, one can try to do away with the negative aspects or find a way to avoid them since we know the use of these sites is only going to grow.
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