A couple months ago my aunt texted me informing me that she was going to give up Facebook. She said…
Social media sites can be used in many different settings, including the classroom. There can be many benefits and downsides of using social media sites in a classroom. For instance, what age group is it appropriate to use and not to use social media in a classroom? Or, are…
Growing up I did not have a cellphone until end of middle school and I played outside for fun/ entertainment. In order to hangout with friends I would physically walk to their house and ring the doorbell or physically plan a playdate. There were no text messages or phone calls…
As a very busy college student it can be very hard to stay connected with the “real world”. I have found social media to be a crucial tool in connecting me with the outside world. Especially, when I feel trapped in the…
Once social media started, people slowly started jumping on the bandwagon on their own time. As long as people tried to put it off, almost all people are now on some kind of social media. Even though most people are now on social media, the level of commitment to keeping up with it…
A negative connotation can easily be attached to our society’s overuse of social media. It is eliminating our communication skills, it is taking over our lives. However, I like to give credit where credit is due. There are definitely benefits to the vast expansion of Social Media, and…
Social media sites are all about the competition with other sites about who is using which site more. Facebook is the leader of social media users. Twitter is second but not even close to the numbers that Facebook has…
There are many negative connotations associated with the effects of social media on everyday activities. Some people view social media as a waste of time and a wall between real-life interactions. With all of the “dangers” of social media, many…
It seems like everybody nowadays is joining the bandwagon that is engaging social media, specifically people between the ages of about 12–30. With so many different social media platforms out there it seems like everyone is bound to find one they’re interested in and join…