...numbers of individuals into distinct communities over the Internet (O’Reilly, 2007). Social networking sites (SNS) are online communities designed to connect individuals to wider networks of relationships, and are one major example of Web 2.0 applications. Sites such as Facebook have exploded in membership. In a short period of 2007 – 2010, Facebook estimates that its membership has grown from 50 million to over 400 million users (Facebook, n.d.). Online social networks are now an integrated part of daily life and compel questions of how these media platforms affect human development, relationships, and interaction. Teenagers are among the most avid users of technology in general and social network sites in particular (Lenhart, Madden, Macgill, & Smith, 2007b). Recent reports find that youth spend nearly 10 hours per day using some form of technology, with socially networked media playing a large role in their daily lives (Rideout, Foehr, & Roberts, 2010). New technologies are deeply intertwined with adult perceptions about teenage life. Mimi Ito and colleagues observe that, “Although today’s questions about ‘kids these days’ have a familiar ring to them, the contemporary version is somewhat unusual in how strongly it equates generational identity with technology identity” The clear finding is that today’s youth are increasingly connected to the world through socially networked media. While teenagers are engaged with technology, they are ever more disengaged from another...
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...influence of social networking sites on high school students' social and academic development Dissertation Author: June Ahn Abstract: This dissertation examines the effects of social network sites on youth social and academic development. First, I provide a critical analysis of the extant research literature surrounding social network sites and youth. I merge scholarly thought in the areas of Internet studies, digital divides, social capital theory, psychological well-being, identity development, academic engagement, and educational technology to understand how researchers might examine new social technologies and youth. Second, I examine the question of digital divide, or whether particular teenage populations do not have access to online social networks. Using a nationally representative dataset from the Pew Internet & American Life study, I explore whether there are disparities in teenage access to social network sites. Third, I report a cluster-randomized trial that was designed to explore whether social network sites have a beneficial impact when used in high school classrooms. A total of 50 classrooms, and nearly 1,400 students were randomly assigned to use an experimental social network site. The results highlight the challenges and potential of this technology when applied to school contexts. iii Table of Contents Acknowledgements i i List of Tables i v Abstract v Chapter 1 : Introduction 1 Chapter 2: The Effect of Social Network Sites on Adolescents’ Social and Academic...
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...reported that social media is becoming an increasingly important part of the business world. It is no longer a modern trend, social media has a firm place in a traditional and digital marketplace (Bosari, 2012). The major three social media sites are Facebook, Twitter, and Google. This paper will discuss Facebook in more detail. It will show its purpose, content as well as the cultural significance. In 2004, Facebook was founded by Mark Zukerberg with the mission to “give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected” (Facebook). Facebook started out to connect college students for networking purposes. Today, with over one billion active users, businesses are taking advantage of it as well. Companies are on Facebook to advertise their products, offer discounts, and to build a reputation of their brand (Bosari, 2012). Individual's Experience on Facebook Since I do not have a Facebook account, I can't state my experience with it but I can explain the reasoning why I am personally against Facebook. The main reason is for professional reasons, the reputation in my job. I have watched and observe people talk about things they saw posted on somebody's Facebook account. It is in human nature to draw conclusions and make assumptions. As I can control what I am posting, I have no control over what other people are posting. In my opinion, my friends and family are aware of what I am doing and we communicate with other means besides social media, I don't see the...
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...SOCIAL MEDIA IN HIGHER EDUCATION Neil Selwyn This essay was first published in The Europa World of Learning 2012. For further information see the final page of this PDF or visit www.worldoflearning.com. © Routledge 2011, all rights reserved. INTRODUCTION Few people will have failed to notice the recent emergence of social media—especially much-publicized applications such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Wikipedia. Even the most casual of internet users will now be aware of the notion of social network sites and blogs, maybe even wikis and virtual worlds. Since being declared Time Magazine‘s ‘Person of the Year’ at the end of 2006, social media have come to dominate the ways in which digital technology is now used around the world. Of course, there are distinct geographical and cultural variations within this global adoption—whereas people in the USA may log on to Facebook and Twitter, Chinese users are more likely to access Renren and NetEase. Yet in all these guises, the general principles of social media remain the same. These are internet applications that rely on openly shared digital content that is authored, critiqued and re-configured by a mass of users. Social media applications therefore allow users to converse and interact with each other; to create, edit and share new forms of textual, visual and audio content; and to categorize, label and recommend existing forms of content. Perhaps the key characteristic of all these social media practices is that of ‘mass...
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...Children, this topic has been surrounded by controversy for decades. Research shows that 75% of the world enjoys television as a source of entertainment, as a results statistic shows that television can have a negative and positive affect on a child’s academic progress. Undoubtedly, the opinion of many has been taking into consideration. Equally important, although television is the number one pick for the nation, parents should monitor the content and the length of time a child watches television. Overall academic progress, can be affected by more than just television, Parental control and guidance, surely will contribute the affect that television will have on a student’s academic progress. Television Effect on Children Academic Progress The average person in the United States now watches over 151 hours of televisions a months, which is well over 5 hours a day, and while there are many concerned, people are convinced that watching television has a negative impact on our children’s learning process. Although, some content may be inappropriate, some programs on television promote positivity and learning. (Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5112258). Increased television watching among children can have a impact on a child’s academic progress and social and emotional development because research shows that 35% percent of children living in a home were their television was always on spend less time doing homework, being social and having healthy eating habits. All...
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...Microblogging tools such as Twitter have a useful information function in business. ‘The Internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow’ (Gates 2003). Over the past decade we have witnessed this statement slowly coming to fruition. We are in the age of social media, networking, and more specifically in the business world; microblogging. How has this changed business so far, and what are its prospects for the future? I will be looking at its wide ranging effects, positive and negative, and plan on evaluating the story so far. I intend to analyse the applications for the small and large businesses, including the use of SMM (social media marketing) whilst looking at the pitfalls that people and companies have, and will continue to, come across. Many small businesses are taking advantage of the social networking scene by using it as their primary medium for updating their customers. It presents a unique opportunity to keep connected to customers, wherever they may be. Not only does the consumer benefit through keeping in touch with the stores products and availability, but they may also take advantage of ‘twitter only’ promotions. According to a recent survey of 1000 users of social networking, ‘44% of those following brands on twitter said they did so because of the exclusive deals the firms offered to users’ (Economist, 2010). Straight away it can be seen how the ever important business-consumer relationship is working. In return for free, willing advertisements...
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...Mitnick is an active advisory board member at Zimperium,[2] a mobile defense firm that develops a mobile intrusion prevention system.[3] Contents 1 Early life 2 Computer hacking 3 Arrest, conviction, and incarceration 4 Controversy 5 Media 6 Pop culture references 6.1 Video games 6.2 Graphic novels 6.3 TV 7 See also 8 References 9 Bibliographies 9.1 Books 9.2 Articles 10 External link Early life Mitnick grew up in Los Angeles and attended James Monroe High School.[4] He was enrolled at Los Angeles Pierce College and USC.[4] For a time, he worked as a receptionist for Stephen S. Wise Temple.[4] Computer hacking At age 15, Mitnick used social engineering to bypass the punch card system used in the Los Angeles bus system. After a friendly bus driver told him where he could buy his own ticket punch, he could ride any bus in the greater LA area using unused transfer slips he found in the trash. Social engineering became his primary method of obtaining information, including user-names and passwords and modem phone numbers.[5] Mitnick first gained unauthorized access to a computer network in 1979, at 16, when a friend gave him the phone number for the Ark, the computer system Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) used for developing their RSTS/E operating system software. He broke into DEC's computer network and copied their...
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...From runners in Ancient Greece and trained carrier pigeons in the Middle Ages to the Pony Express of early America, fax machines of the 90s to today’s ever-present internet connection, humankind has relied on the technology of the times to communicate. When members of a society cannot communicate with one another, breakdowns occur and the society is at risk of collapse. The impact communication technology is having on the world at large can be felt at every level of society: from education to social activism, communication technology is making it possible for anyone anywhere in the world to make an impact. While technology has brought about great change and made the seemingly impossible possible; the role that technology plays in society has its detractors. Humanity does not always accept the novel. Change is always greeted with suspicion and society can be slow to shift its paradigm. Today, no one can deny the power of having a literate society. Literacy rates are at an all-time global high. Any student who went to school in the 20th century studied using tomes of paper bound together in the relic known as textbooks. Textbooks were not handwritten, as was the norm prior to the invention of the printing press. Rather, they were mass-produced so that anyone in the school system could have access to educational materials. Mass-produced printed material has allowed society to become more literate, which in turn has helped the global economy. However, when the printing press was...
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...usage of internet is done by Gen Y. They use internet for different purposes like Social Media, Email and chatting, Entertainment, E-Commerce and Internet Banking to some extent. We will be showing the fraction of the society using internet and also designing the impact of internet on the mindset of them. Both, positive as well as negative impacts will be drafted. We will be also showing the time spent by an average person on the internet. Introduction Internet The internet is an international system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard internet protocol suite to connect users worldwide. It is composed of a network of smaller networks, from personal computers to large university systems, all of which are linked by various wireless, electronic, and optical technologies. The term “Internet” is the shortened from of the term ‘internetwork’. Global Scenario & Indian Scenario The internet today connects more than 2 billion people worldwide. The internet has a tremendous impact on global economy which contributes around 3 percent of world GDP. The usage of an internet has been predominant in India over the past ten years. Internet penetration in the country may not have crossed 16% of its population, but in absolute number, this percentage works out to nearly 10 times the population of Australia. By October 2013, three- fourth of its online users are under the age of 35. In a report released by IMAI, India has crossed 200 million mark, and will likely...
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...completely changed the scope of education in America. Most states require a technology aspect to their school improvements plans. They have embraced the idea that using technology in their classroom makes the subject anything from math to art-more accessible to many kinds of students. Educators, administrators, parents, and students are so well-versed in technology that it has become norm in even the most economically disadvantaged schools. She also stated that controversy exist about some students having access too much information. Some internet sites are not monitored by educational sources. Students who have not been taught the proper way to research on the internet might make a research hypothesis based on a website whose information is untrustworthy. Educators should be cautious and explain exactly what their expectations to their students are. Plagiarizing-detection software checks that students aren’t stealing information in using it as their own research. However, this software wasn’t available when much of the controversy first became an issue. According to the National School Boards Association (nsba.org) study (2006), technology has large impact on student’s achievement across the subject area classes. This means that no matter what subject a student is using...
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...SHARING KNOWLEDGES FOR PRESERVING CULTURAL DIVERSITY – Vol. II - The Impact Of Media On Literature - William Egginton and Bernadette Wegenstein THE IMPACT OF MEDIA ON LITERATURE William Egginton and Bernadette Wegenstein The Johns Hopkins University Keywords: media, media studies, media theory, history of media, new media, comparative literature Contents U SA NE M SC PL O E – C EO H AP LS TE S R S 1. Introduction 2. Current Media Theory and Media Studies 2.1. Origins of Discipline 2.2. New Media Theory 3. Historical Examples 3.1. Oral Transmission 3.2. Pictography 3.3. The Andean Khipu 3.4. Manuscript 3.5. Print 3.6. Theater 3.7. Photography 3.8. Moving Image 3.9. Radio and Television 3.10. The Digital 4. Conclusion Acknowledgements Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketches Summary The growing consensus among literary scholars is that the meaning of literature cannot be properly studied or understood outside of the specific medium of its transmission and archival. This realization can be considered a revolution in literary studies, and its fundamental ramification is the confluence of literary studies and theory with media studies and theory. The fields of media studies and media theory are dedicated to the analysis and understanding of the myriad media through which information is communicated. Under the influence of these fields, the media through which literature is communicated is no longer considered secondary to the...
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...About Social Media Social media websites and applications allow users create online communities to share content, such as videos, personal messages, pictures, ideas and other information about themselves. Most forms of social media accept individual users as well as organizations, such as businesses and nonprofit groups. A business's social media profile may include links to its website, contact information and pictures of products or services the business offers. Marketing Businesses are constantly finding new ways to implement their marketing strategies through social media. Prior to the development of social media platforms, businesses relied on fliers sent through the mail, television commercials and word of mouth. While these marketing tactics are still useful, businesses can now use social media to instantly inform consumers about sales, the arrival of new products and exclusive promotions. Consumers can connect with their favorite retailers online to stay informed about new developments. Communication Social media also affects the way many retail businesses communicate with their customers. Instead of calling the store, writing a letter or sending an email, many customers prefer to communicate with a business using its social media profile. Customers may send private messages to the business, or they may post information publicly. Customers use social media to provide both positive and negative feedback about products or customer service. If a customer posts this information...
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...Maggi case. Will Maggi Bounce Back? Would Nestle be able to Leverage the crisis and Gamble on the Indian Market? Prepare a case study. It should include the following: Summary/ Introduction/Background/ Situation/ Impact/ Discussion/ Recommendations/Way forward Summary Nestle India’s popular 2-minute noodles Maggi accounted for 60% of the noodle sales in 2014. In 2015, Nestle faced the biggest hit after Maggi was recalled by FDI, after tests showed high levels of lead and MSG in the noodle. The tests conducted in other countries did not find the levels unsafe and recently the Bombay High Court struck down the nationwide ban questioning the test results. By analysing the situation it’s hard to say where the fault lies. Were there really unsafe amount of lead and MSG in the noodle? Were they framed? The way Nestle responded to the situation, was it wrong? What else could Nestle have done? What should Nestle do bring Maggi back? This case study will show how the situation developed, how Nestle dealt with it, and also how Nestle handled the customer’s queries. The case will also have recommendations on how to bring back Maggi to the customers’. Introduction Background Nestle first entered the Indian market by setting up a milk factory in 1961. Nestle India Limited introduced the Maggi brand to Indian consumers by launching Maggi 2 Minute Noodles, an instant food product in 1982. At that time they were trying to create a new food category of instant noodles especially targeting...
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...on Assignment: Instructor’s Comments: Table of Contents Introduction……………………………………………………………………………pg. 3 Legal Section………………….……………………………………………………....pg. 5 Relevant Legal Principles…………………………………………..................pg. 6 Application of Law …………………………………………….….………….pg. 7 Legal Conclusion………...…….……………………………….……..............pg. 8 Ethic Section……………………………………...……………………….…………..pg. 8 Utilitarian Ethical Analysis……………………………………………………pg. 8 Kantian Ethical Analysis……………………………….………….................pg. 12 Machiavellian Virtues………………………………………………………..pg. 14 Introduction………………………………………………………………pg. 14 Ethical Theory & Analytical Analysis…………………………………...pg. 15 Conclusion………………………………………………..………….......pg. 17 Social Responsibility……………..………………………………………………….pg. 18 Introduction……………………………………..…………………………...pg. 18 Definition of Terms…………………….……………………………………pg. 18 Application of Principles…………….………………………………………pg. 19...
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...CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of Study E-Commerce is one of the very concepts growing in the internet world. Use of this system can actually benefit many parties such as consumer, manufacturer or the retailer. The concept of online shopping provides many facilities and advantages compared with the conventional concept of shopping. A part transaction process can be faster, the internet has provided nearly all goods usually sold complete. Nowadays, the development in Information Technology is rapidly growth. Information technology has proven capable of integrating every detail of information that previously seemed impossible was achieved, as the speed of information, efficiency and effectiveness. Information technology is widely used as a website for selling product online, where the product can be accessed throughout the world. Accordingly, the development of information technology through the concept of e-commerce has changed the business environment more conducive to force us to dominate the field more quickly. Rapid development in information technology, especially in the development of the Internet has led to the extensive use of electronic in the daily business such as e-commerce, e-government and e-commerce as well. E-mail and the internet site are the most important component of e-commerce. While the growing importance of the Web 2.0 and the effects on consumers and organisations are issues frequently making headlines and increasingly attracting academic...
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