History of Social Media
What was the first social networking site?
Six Degrees
What is one benefit of social media?
Global connectivity, education, etc.
What is an echo chamber?
Seeing only content that matches your beliefs
What is cyberbullying?
Online harassment or threats.
How did social media influence the 2020 U.S. election?
Campaigns, voter influence, misinformation
In which year was Facebook launched?
2004
How has social media helped small businesses?
By providing free advertising and global reach
Name one way misinformation spreads.
Fake news, deepfakes, bots
What is one way social media invades users' privacy?
Using strong passwords, adjusting privacy settings, etc
What is digital literacy, and why is it important?
The ability to critically evaluate online content
Which social media platform became dominant in 2004?
Give an example of a successful social movement started on social media.
#MeToo, BLM, Climate Activism, etc
How can misinformation on social media affect public opinion?
People may make decisions based on false information
How can people protect their online privacy?
Using strong passwords, adjusting privacy settings, etc
How do brands use influencers to promote products?
Sponsorships, partnerships, etc.
What made TikTok different from previous video-sharing platforms?
Short, algorithm-driven content
How does social media democratize information access?
Breaking down barriers of traditional media.
Why do social media platforms allow echo chambers to form?
Algorithms maximize engagement by reinforcing beliefs
Why do companies collect user data on social media?
Targeted advertising, analytics
How has traditional marketing changed due to social media?
More reliance on targeted digital ads.
If a new social media app were created today, what features should it have to compete with current platforms?
Open-ended
How can social media be improved to foster a more positive online community?
Open-ended, policy suggestions
If you were a social media CEO, how would you prevent the spread of misinformation?
Open-ended
Should governments regulate social media privacy? Why or why not?
Open-ended debate
What is one major challenge in balancing free speech and content moderation on social media?
Open-ended