The Power of Social Media Flashcards
social media
refers to interactive websites which allows the creation of contents and building of virtual network.
- provides an avenue for diverse purposes enabling interrelation around the globe. It has also served meaningful roles in
the society.
power of social media in the society components
- history
- connectivity
- entertainment
- productivity
- influence
- education
- inspiration
- expression
history
Records and keeps the memories of individuals and the society.
connectivity
Binds the gaps and differences of nations and develops ways to establish union.
entertainment
Provides leisure and amusement that arouses the interests and excitement of people.
productivity
Offers tools that simplifies and supports a
wide range of tasks in different fields.
influence
Emanates control and affects people lives
through its contents and functions.
education
Facilitates learning through a selection of
resources for different areas.
inspiration
Gives motivations and insights through its
stories and people.
expression
Allows demonstration of thoughts and emotions through its platforms.
According to an article by the Pedowitz
Group, the primary power of ICT is
influence because of it can change the
perspective of its users.
Value of ICT and Social Media in Philippine History
- EDSA Revolution (People Power Revolution)
- EDSA II (2001 EDSA Revolution)
- Million People March
- Typhoon Yolanda
- COVID-19 Crisis
EDSA Revolution (People Power Revolution)
Civil resistance against the dictatorship of
former President Marcos and restoration of
democracy. (Radio Veritas)
EDSA II (2001 EDSA Revolution)
A political protest against the administration of former President Estrada because of corruption allegations. (Text brigade)
Million People March
A protest for the total abolition of Pork Barrel fund over the PDAF scam pointing to Janet Lim-Napoles. (Social media)
