Social media pros and cons
This document discusses social media and its pros and cons. It defines social media as computer-mediated tools that allow people to create, share, and exchange information, ideas, pictures, videos, and interests in virtual networks and communities. The document outlines some popular social media tools like Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter. It then lists pros of social media like fast communication, low costs, staying informed, education, building friendships, and more. Cons discussed include cyberbullying, security threats, misinformation, lost productivity, less face-to-face communication, lack of privacy, negative effects on youth, and being time consuming. The conclusion states that while social media has impacts, both positive and negative, it is up to
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- 3. Introduction Social media are computer-mediated tools that allow people, companies, and other organizations to create, share, or exchange Information Career interest Ideas Pictures/videos in virtual communities and networks
- 4. History Socialization had started since the beginning of civilization But, As time passed for a variety of reasons the human connection faded
- 5. Social Media is a conversation Supported by online tools,
- 7. Pros of social media Fast and direct communication Low cost Keep up to date
- 8. Pros of social media (continued) Educate yourself Building Friendships
- 9. Pros of social media (continued) Inspiration Source of employment Caters to a Big Audience
- 10. Pros of social media (continued) Good for Customer Service Nurtures Brand Loyalty
- 11. Cons of social media Cyber bulling Security threats/ attacks Too much misinformation
- 12. Cons of social media (continued) Students spending too much time on social media sites have lower academic grades Blamed for lost productivity
- 13. Cons of social media (continued) Cause for less face to face communication No Public privacy
- 14. Cons of social media (continued) Bad effect on youth communication Time Consuming Generates Negative Users
- 15. Conclusion In all fairness, the impact social media has had over the lives in the last decade. It has good side, bad side and ugly side But, it is up to us how we uses social media We should learn how to control social media rather than allow it to control us. We should take some precautionary measures while using social media