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Handout 2 Positive aspects of social media

Explore the positive aspects of social media, from networking to sharing content to finding resources and support. Learn the advantages of platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs, forums, and more. Discover how social media enriches communication, fosters creativity, and connects individuals worldwide.

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Handout 2 Positive aspects of social media

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  1. Handout 2 Positive aspects of social media Exploring social media

  2. Assessment criteria The learner will: • 1.1 Describe the positive and negative aspects of using social media

  3. Social media • Around 70%* of adults have at least one social media profile. • Around 90%* of those aged 16–24 have at least one profile. • Facebook and Twitter continue to be the most popular sites. • The increasing popularity of social media suggests there are many positive aspects of joining an online community. • Many of those positive aspects may be identified by looking at what people use social media for.

  4. Positive uses of social and business networking • Making friends and forming relationships • Finding a job • Staying in contact with friends and family • Sharing photos • Recouping lost contacts • Exchanging news and information • Asking for help • Fundraising

  5. Positive uses of blogging/microblogging • Communication • Providing/receiving information • Voicing opinions • Keeping up with those whose lives you are interested in – whether personally known or not • Source of income

  6. Positive uses of forums/chat rooms • Accessible advice • Answers to specific questions • Sharing information • Empathy/support

  7. Positive uses of photo/video sharing sites • Photographic instructions • Informative • Entertaining • Showcasing talent • Presentations

  8. Positive uses of interest catalogues/bookmarking sites • Accessing information and products/services of interest • Identifying new areas of interest • Generating ideas • Sharing information with likeminded people • Showcasing crafts

  9. Summary of positive aspects • Time-saving way of staying in touch • Ease of communication with many people/businesses • Cheap/free • Interaction – a chance to be heard • Promotes creativity and learning • Opens up new interests • Ease of finding resources of interest • Source of empathy, help and advice • Exchange of news and information • Showcases talent

  10. Any questions?

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