Any website that allows social interaction; a portal for entertainment and communication
Examples: FACEBOOK, TWITTER, VINE, BLOGSTER, INSTAGRAM, TUMBLR, SNAP CHAT, REDDIT, YOUTUBE
Staying connected Making new friends Sharing pictures,
videos, music Enhanced creativity Growth of ideas Expanded networks Fostering self-
identity
Collaboration on homework or group projects
Exchanging ideas What else can
you think of?
Limited capacity to self-regulate
Susceptibility to peer pressure
Cyber bullying Privacy issues Internet addiction Sleep deprivation College
Acceptance
Sexting “Facebook
depression” Employment
opportunities What else can
you think of?
Collective, ongoing record of one’s web
activity.What goes online, stays online!
Most Advertisers take advantage of social media users by putting ads everywhere!There are many forms of advertising techniques used to get your attention! They find YOU based on YOUR searches
Ads targeted based on web-browsing behavior
Ads that focus on the way “things used to be”, the good ‘ol days.
Ads that make you want to buy or do something because others have it or are doing it.
Ads that use sounds or pictures to appeal to your senses.
Ads that use famous people to sell a product.
Ads that make you laugh so you will remember the product.