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Technology’s Effect on Social Communication. Krystina Malfa. HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION. WITHOUT COMMUNICATION:. COMMUNICATION :. Our military forces would be useless Transportation and food supply would not meet the needs of people We would lose contact with friends and family
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Technology’s Effect on Social Communication Krystina Malfa
WITHOUT COMMUNICATION: COMMUNICATION: Our military forces would be useless Transportation and food supply would not meet the needs of people We would lose contact with friends and family There would be no radio, television, movies, or most entertainment The ability to share information Keeps businesses and factories running Helps people in trouble contact police, ambulances, fire departments, and doctors
COMMUNICATION ADVANCEMENTS 2000-PRESENT DAY Smartphones Lightweight and travel devices Gaming systems Portable memory systems Video chat YouTube Online learning software
How Have Communication Technologies Impacted Education? Digital simulations and models can help teachers explain concepts that are too big or too small to demonstrate in a physical classroom Global Learning E-Books Epistemic Games
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AND BUSINESS Expand international business Instant business Constant contact with clientele FREE advertisement : Facebook Twitter Google YouTube Expand small businesses Allows research of products Access to the stock market
IMPACTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA Did you know… Teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistictendencies as well as signs of other psychological disorders, including antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the health of all children and teenagers by making them more prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems Facebook can be distracting and can negatively impact learning. Studies found that middle school, high school and college students who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study period achieved lower grades
WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD? Global business and communication will keep expanding People will not be able to live their every day life without their communication devices Education will become more advancedand using technologies in the classroom will become even more common amongst both teachers and students It will become less and less common for people to personally interactwith one another because of social media networking
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