Social media allows for easy sharing of information online through various platforms and tools. It connects people across distances and breaks down barriers of time. While much social media content is free, some services require premium payments or are supported by advertising. Users must consider privacy and respecting copyright when sharing content online. Popular social media platforms include blogs, photo sharing, social networks, microblogging, and podcasts.
3. The world is changing… always connected… time and distance don’t matter… anyone can publish… mobile access…
4. Web 1.0 Web 2.0 One way Interactive Passive reading Active networking Viewing Creating Desktop applications Web platform Hard drive storage Cloud computing Technical knowhow DIY Expensive Free (almost)
10. What about copyright? Creative Commons licenses make it easier to reuse other people’s content legally – and you can license your own work too. www.creativecommons.org
11. Privacy These are public spaces Never post anything you don’t want to see in print Respect other people’s privacy Don’t share personal details with everyone Keep up to date with security settings Your brain is the best security device you have