Social Media 1
Definition of Social Media
Technology you can use to discuss topics with people
A synonym for self portrait.
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 an Insta lie.
That is if you take a photo next to a car which 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?
It is way to communicate with people you don't see every day
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
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.
#SaveTheEarth #SaveTrees #HelpAnimals
When you cannot see someone's profile anymore, you have been _________.
blocked
What technology is used to bring social media to people?
The internet
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
What percentage of the population has a social media account? (closest % wins)
As of February 2025, about 5.24 billion people, which is around 63.9% of the world’s population, are social media users. Statista
The global average social network penetration rate is about 62.2-62.3%
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 back 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, walking with friends, playing a sport, etc.
What is one way the media influences the way you think?
Through advertising, videos, using celebrities, etc.