Friday, April 18, 2014
Introduction
My name is Misti Nelson, this is a blog assignment from my English class, that Shannon Gramse is instructing, at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The main topics of my blogs are social media networking, and how the effects and risks that it has on an individual. I found the process quite interesting because I didn't know what most of the facts were on the internet, and that it has on a person and through out a community, yet alone the world. I liked this assignment because it was way better than having to write essays, i got to get away from being punctual to myself for a little bit. So these are the blogs that i have for you, and if you have any questions just please ask! :)
Classmates blog
In Response to Laura's blog on: Early dedication of rare eye disease on facebook!
Laura talks about how a mother is posting pictures of her daughter onto Facebook, and her friends notice, and speak up to tell her to bring her daughter to a doctor, because of the glowing in her eyes. They went to the doctor and found out that she had a rare eye disease and got it treated. I think that its crazy what people can notice through pictures. If I looked at that picture, I would have just thought of her eyes glowing how a dog's eyes would when the flash comes on and not think anything of it.
If you want to read more about the story I encourage you to go to her page and read the her article and click on the link she has provided.
Laura talks about how a mother is posting pictures of her daughter onto Facebook, and her friends notice, and speak up to tell her to bring her daughter to a doctor, because of the glowing in her eyes. They went to the doctor and found out that she had a rare eye disease and got it treated. I think that its crazy what people can notice through pictures. If I looked at that picture, I would have just thought of her eyes glowing how a dog's eyes would when the flash comes on and not think anything of it.
If you want to read more about the story I encourage you to go to her page and read the her article and click on the link she has provided.
Social Media Revolution
The video I am blogging about glosses over incredibly informative material, it really opens your eyes to how important social networking is, and what effect it has on out life and progression. Included in this video, are statistics that seem beyond believability, I would never have guessed that the Ashton Kutcher and Britney Spears have more followers than the population of some major countries, and even continents. This video also made me aware that children aren't learning from the chalk board anymore, but instead of the iPad. Today, we no longer search for the news, but have the news come to us, whether it is from Facebook, Twitter, or Youtube. That seems to be the way we take in all of our information.
I would also like to point out a quote from the video, "Social media isn't a fad, its a fundamental shift in the way we communicate." When I saw that sentence pop up, I was alarmed by the truthfulness in it. Because as time keeps passing, we will still be depending on social media to spread important information and products. It is the "Social Media Revolution."Bibliography:
Profit, The Total. "Social Media Revolution." Youtube.com. Youtube, 23 Oct, 2011
Web. 19 Apr. 2014. <http://youru.be/0eL3n7fDs>
Social Networking has Hidden Dangers for Teens
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/10/BA9T1954T7.DTL
In this article, the importance for online privacy is very crucial. There are numerous dangers in giving out your information online without even considering the consequences, such as: where you live, the school you attend, your age, the pictures you post, relationship status, family history, information that could easily be used against you in harmful ways. There are also consequences to posting pictures that will leave a digital tattoo for someone later in life to stumble upon and use again you. Such as naked pictures, pornography, party pictures, any form of adolescent activities that will forever scar your portrayal to the world.
So much of us, are obviously posting things that could later effect our lives negatively. Facebook, dating websites, and form of social networking could automatically put you at risk, for your life because you are behind a screen, and you never know who is going to be on the other end. Everyone should consider the cautions they are participating in. There is also that caution for a potential job seeker, and you could be easily selling yourself short by the information you provide that could automatically put you at dismissal. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST ONLINE! :)
Bibliography:
Tucker, Jill. "Social Networking Has Hidden Dangers for Teens." www.SFGate.com
Hearst Newspapers, 27 June 2011. Web 18 APR. 2014 <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/10/BA9T1954T7.DTL>.
So much of us, are obviously posting things that could later effect our lives negatively. Facebook, dating websites, and form of social networking could automatically put you at risk, for your life because you are behind a screen, and you never know who is going to be on the other end. Everyone should consider the cautions they are participating in. There is also that caution for a potential job seeker, and you could be easily selling yourself short by the information you provide that could automatically put you at dismissal. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU POST ONLINE! :)
Bibliography:
Tucker, Jill. "Social Networking Has Hidden Dangers for Teens." www.SFGate.com
Hearst Newspapers, 27 June 2011. Web 18 APR. 2014 <http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/10/BA9T1954T7.DTL>.
How Social Media is Affecting the Way We Speak and Write
http://gigam.com/collaboration/how-social-media-is-affecting-the-way-we-speak-and-write/
It is a known fact that the way we talk, speak, and write are changing and whether that its for the better or worse its undecided. There are three main things about this new form of social networking that are effecting our society both negatively and positively.
First, is how its made our writing more concise and compact. In most media settings there is now a limit to what you can either saw have be seen; which means that we either have to abbreviate or shorten our words to get everything out.
Next, is what professional speaker Aliza Sherman calls "Social" Spoken Here. Meaning that we are so used to posting and be open about our lives through social media that it is flowing into our business and personal lives as well. We no longer really have a filter for what should and should not be talked about publicly. Making things more open and people more open.
Finally, the last section is "Anti-Social" and it's becoming a massive epidemic among people. People are retreating to their phones and electronic devices to avoid dealing with social awkwardness and shyness.
This is making their unsocial skills even worse and causing less spoken communication between people. Over all, it still is hard to say that in this case that all social networking is bad but its does have its ups and downs.
Bibliography:
Shermon, Aliza. "How Social Media Is Affecting the Way We Speak And Write." GigaOM. Wordpress.com, 28 Apr. 2010 Web. 18, Apr. 2014 <http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-social-media-is-affecting-the-way-we-speak-and-write/>.
First, is how its made our writing more concise and compact. In most media settings there is now a limit to what you can either saw have be seen; which means that we either have to abbreviate or shorten our words to get everything out.
Next, is what professional speaker Aliza Sherman calls "Social" Spoken Here. Meaning that we are so used to posting and be open about our lives through social media that it is flowing into our business and personal lives as well. We no longer really have a filter for what should and should not be talked about publicly. Making things more open and people more open.
Finally, the last section is "Anti-Social" and it's becoming a massive epidemic among people. People are retreating to their phones and electronic devices to avoid dealing with social awkwardness and shyness.
This is making their unsocial skills even worse and causing less spoken communication between people. Over all, it still is hard to say that in this case that all social networking is bad but its does have its ups and downs.
Bibliography:
Shermon, Aliza. "How Social Media Is Affecting the Way We Speak And Write." GigaOM. Wordpress.com, 28 Apr. 2010 Web. 18, Apr. 2014 <http://gigaom.com/collaboration/how-social-media-is-affecting-the-way-we-speak-and-write/>.
China's Social Media Changing Society
http://www.globaltimes.cn/NEWS/tabid/99/ID/673435/Chinas-Soical-Media-Changing-Society.aspx
Dominic Swire writes about the growing importance of the Chinese social media. He illustrates several controversial situations that have been escalated and made widely known through the use of Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Facebook. He presents multiple examples of the phenomenon, and each one can be assumed to have affected China in a different way, therefore, strongly portraying the powerful feelings widespread in China towards social media. Finally, Mr. Swire reveals his opinion on the matter, that he believes that the Chinese government should discontinue being unsupportive of the impact the internet is making.
I agree with Mr. Swire, that the government should embrace the usefulness of social media and effect it has on the whole world as a community connected by the media.
Dominic Swire writes about the growing importance of the Chinese social media. He illustrates several controversial situations that have been escalated and made widely known through the use of Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Facebook. He presents multiple examples of the phenomenon, and each one can be assumed to have affected China in a different way, therefore, strongly portraying the powerful feelings widespread in China towards social media. Finally, Mr. Swire reveals his opinion on the matter, that he believes that the Chinese government should discontinue being unsupportive of the impact the internet is making.
I agree with Mr. Swire, that the government should embrace the usefulness of social media and effect it has on the whole world as a community connected by the media.
Bibliography:
Agencies. "China's Social Media Changing Society." Http://www.globaltimes.cn. The Global Times, 31 Aug, 2011. Web 18 Apr. 2014. <http://www.glpbaltimes.cn>
Social Networking's Good or Bad Impacts on Kid's
Does Social Networking Impact Kids Good or Bad?
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/08/social-kids.aspx
I think that social networking definitely has its pros and cons, but the way you use it is all about self-control. Facebook is a network where its supposed to bring us closer together, a way to communicate with old friends and family, but instead people are being sucked into the screen, worrying about what they're going to post next, or how many likes it has, and what everyone else is doing, instead of engaging with the world around them and socializing in a group of people. They do it through their phones, computers, iPads, and even iPods. I wonder what would happen if Facebook shut down for a day, I know a few people who would go crazy.
Reference:
Larry D. Rosen. "Social Networking's Good and Bad Impacts on Kids." American Psychological Association (APA). 2012 American Psychological Association, 6 Aug. 2011. Web. 18 Apr. 2014
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