Apresentação Big Data & IOT

Advantages and disadvantages of social media.

work done by : FRancisca roriz nº11

Introduction

Social media are virtual spaces where groups of people or companies relate to each other by sending messages, sharing content, among others and in this work I will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of social media

Advantages

• Global connectivity - It is now possible to connect with users from all around the world through social media.

• The right place for noble causes - Social media is the best place to start on that journey if you want to provide some form of assistance or aid to those in need.

• An excellent tool for education- Different social media platforms encourage learning by bringing together educators & professionals with students & learners from different age groups.

• Information & updates- It is now possible to receive the latest information from across the world simply by accessing a social media platform.

disadvantages

• Excessive use : You need to use social media in moderation , otherwise it becomes an addiction .

• Fake information : not everything is true and many of these news may hide some type of virus to steal your data .

• Social media can be used to commit or promote criminal activity .

• Social media can encourage cyberbullying activities- Middle school students who are victims of cyberbullying are almost twice as likely to attempt suicide when compared to those who are not.

Conclusion

• Social media are part of our lives and can be very beneficial if we use them consiously and creatively .

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