Social Media And Globalization
Explain why we need digital inclsuion?
"Policies developed to close the digital divide and promote digital literacy" We need it because... -economic equality -social mobility -democracy -economic growth
Jenkins Networked
- One to one to many communication -Free to flow of content Ex: LinkedIn, twitter,IG, Facebook
Social Media defined
-A group of internet based applications that build on the ideological/technological foundations of 2.0, and that allow the creation/exchange of user generated content" -"usenet" open-diary
Information Overload
-A media-saturated environment -Constant streams of messages and images -unlimited access to knowledge and information
Jenkins Everyday
-A persuasive media ecology -Embedded in daily life "Like a fish that can't perceive water"
Jenkins Global
-Free flow across national borders -International and global communities -Different Impact on the weaker nations/countries
Advantages of using social media
-Global connectivity -Instantaneity -Free publicity and advertising
Jenkins Appropriaitve
-New media new languages, new practices - New ways and platforms for collective and self-expression EX: Memes and emojis
Diasdavnagtages of using social media
-Privacy issues -Identity theft -Cyber bullying -Public sharing -Addiction
Social Media defined
-The degree of media richness -Social presence it allows -It requires self-disclosure -Self-presentation it allows
Jenkins unequal
-The digital divide Meda->wealth->power->knowledge -You either participate or become isolated and invisible
Explain how the concept of literacy has expanded over time
-Used to be about the ability to read and write. Today: Information literacy, media, media education, visual lit., health and media lit., digital The ability to effectively "use" different forms of comm. /written, visual, electronic
Why do we use social media?
-Validation- connection -Everyday -Market themselves -Business/marketing -Archive -Trends
Jenkins Innovative
-fast changing technologies and media practices -fast adjustment period --> experimentation -Diversification of cultural production "Media are often put out before they are thought out"
Discuss the 3 conditions for content to qualify as user generated content
1. Must be published either on a public accessible website or SNS 2. Must show certain amount of creative effort 3. Must be created outside of professional routines/practices
Two main features of social network sites
1. Typical features: to construct a public/semi public profile. -create a list of other uses to ones network -manage discussions 2. Additional Features: create groups of common interests or affiliations -share content -upload live videos
Discuss 3 characteristics of Web 2.0
1. the second generation of services available on the WWW 2. Users collaborate and share info online 3. Anybody can create online
Cyber bullying and offline bullying
Common among young people continuous bullying online... 24/7 and easy to spread leads to isloation, self-esteem issues, depression
Discuss some effect of information comm. technology on globalization
Compression of time and space --> the world wide web Shrinking the world to a global village Time and space are not as important The emergence of imagined communities and cultures
Jenkins Covergent
One idea, multiple platforms and formats. TOP DOWN: A media conglomerate new media tradition. maximize profit and keep up with a diverse global audience. BOTTOM UP: Led by users and participatory culture
Network vs. Networking
Social network sites- relationship initiation Social networking sites- allow users to articulate and make visible their social networks Allows for connections that would not otherwise be made but that is only one of the goals
Media literacy
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create messages across a variety of contexts
Digital literacy
The effective use of digital tools/resources
What is globalization?
The facilitated flow of people, goods, services, communication, interests across cultures, nations, and social groups.
