Unit 1: Social Networks (1ère Générale)
Unit 1: Social Networks and their impact on our daily lives
Axe 4: Citizenship and Virtual World
Social
media are online platforms
on which people interact with one another from around the world through the
Internet. Additionally, people connect/gather
around communities of same
interests. People exchange by chatting online or by sending or posting videos
and photos on their accounts/feeds. On top of that, there are famous influencers who post about their
daily lives and we can follow them.
There are several different social
networking sites which have
different features, for example: WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok,
Youtube, Facebook, LinkedIn…
Social networks have a lot of advantages that are
unique, in fact, it is possible to discover some celebrities and get
to know about their daily lives. It is a great way to keep contact with your
friends and family, besides you can also meet new people. Furthermore, we can discover new activities which enables
users to open their minds. In addition, there are platforms on which we can learn a
lot, such as languages, religions, science, tips, and DIY… We can also learn
about how people live all over the world. Moreover, we can stay informed through the news published
on these platforms. Nevertheless, social networking sites
can be sources of cyberbullying,
addictions, social loneliness, disinformation, fake news and deep fakes. Indeed, it is possible to
be a victim of usurpation of identity. On
top of that, these platforms
allow other users to stalk you and track your location. Let’s not forget
that by using social networks, you are more exposed to be hacked.
Homework: Learn the lesson.
Study the article, the timeline and the graphs
Social Networking Times
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