Social Media 1
Define Social Media
“Social media are online platforms where people communicate, share information, and create content.”
A synonym for self portrait.
Selfie.
to send or post content for other people to see
share
Define going viral
Becoming famous online very quickly
People often misrepresent themselves online. Give an example of an Insta lie.
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
“Social media is important because it connects people and allows them to share information and ideas instantly.”
What social media giant bought Instagram?
A famous 'normal' person on social media
an influencer
Name three bad things about social media.
Feelings of worthlessness, stolen money, loss or friends/family
Someone who writes articles or posts online regularly.
a blogger
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
This feature lets users share a photo or video that disappears after 24 hours.
a story
When you cannot see someone's profile anymore, you have been _________.
blocked
to move your finger across the screen
to swipe
Who created Facebook?
Mark Zuckerberg
When Facebook was first created, who was it first intended for?
University students only. (It was a university messenger type system)
What is it called when your peers make you act a certain way
peer pressure
to publish something online.
to post
What is self identity?
Your personal view or image of yourself
This is a short text written under a photo or video on social media.
A caption
What are scams?
“Scams are tricks used to cheat or deceive people online.”
This word means a person who secretly watches other people’s profiles online all the time.
A stalker
This expression means becoming addicted to checking negative social media information.
doomscrolling