Social Media 1
Define Social Media
What is Any technology you can use to discuss topics with people
A synonym for self portrait.
What is a selfie.
Three good things about social media
Make friends, learn new things, improve yourself
Define going viral
Becoming famous online very quickly
People often misrepresent themselves online. Give an example of such falsehoods.
What is if you take a photo next to a car that is not yours and post about it on social media
Give three examples of social media
instagram, facebook, whatsapp, snapchat...
Why is social media so important
This is a method to communicate with people all around the (connected) world
What social media giant bought Instagram?
A famous 'normal' person on social media
What is an influencer
Name three bad things about social media.
Feelings of worthlessness, stolen money, loss or friends/family, verbal abuse, stolen images and videos, believing in lies (Fake News), racism, and all manner of prejudice and discrimination
Which president was permanently banned from twitter?
Donald Trump
How do influencers make money?
From advertisement fees based on the number of subscribers.
What is false information about current events that is spread online
Fake news
Social causes play a big role online. Name three examples of activism campaigns on social media.
What is Black Lives Matter, #metoo, climate change
When you cannot see someone's profile anymore, you have been _________.
What is blocked
What technology is used to bring social media to people
What is the internet
Who created Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
When Facebook was first created, who was it first intended for?
Harvard University students, as it was a university messenger system
What is it called when your peers make you act a certain way
What is peer pressure
What percentage of the US population has a social media account? (closest % wins)
The USA was home to 239.0 million social media users in January 2024, equating to 70.1 percent of the total population.
What is self identity?
Your personal view or image of yourself
Why do we have to be careful about our online image?
It can be tracked backed to us years down the road and be used for colleges, jobs, housing, etc.
Name a bad digital habit
Gaming all day, not talking to friends/family, illegal activities online (scams, etc)
Name 3 activities that do not require a device, app or the internet.
Reading a book, taking a walk with friends, playing a sport, etc.
What is one way the media influences the way you think
Through advertising, videos, using celebrities, etc.