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THIS IS A 3 PART “PAPER”! The first portion is a journal-type entry.
Journal
“If you aren’t a customer, you’re the product.”
The statement above has been used in recent decades as a way to describe media economics. Based on the assigned content in this lesson, what do you think it means, and how does it apply to social media platforms?
Answer in two or three paragraphs. Do not compose your short essay as a single paragraph. You are highly encouraged to incorporate support from the lesson content or other outside sources as well as reflection on your own media habits.
******THESE ARE THE RESOURCES PROVIDED TO ME TO USE FOR THIS:
Digital divide persists even as Americans with lower incomes make gains in tech adoption
53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID-19 Outbreak
About three-in-ten U.S. adults say they are ‘almost constantly’ online
Google isn’t just a search engine — it’s a literal extension of our mind
https://theconversation.com/how-fake-accounts-constantly-manipulate-what-you-see-on-social-media-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-139610
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-19/amazon-fake-reviews-reach-holiday-season-levels-during-pandemic
THE NEXT PORTION IS A FORUM DISCUSSION POST:
“Diversity Among Social Media Influencers”
Lesson 10 Forum: Diversity Among Social Media Influencers
First, read about how some influencers are speaking out about the industry’s diversity problem. Feel free to conduct your own additional research as well.
Share a short response to discuss how you think diversity could improve for social media influencers.You are encouraged to find a diverse voice you think is a worthwhile and credible example for diversity among social media influencers.
*******THE SOURCE TO USE FOR THIS PORTION IS THE FOLLOWING:
LASTLY, WE HAVE A “WRITING PORTION”:
Short Responses About the Internet – Assignment
Answer each of the following questions with approximately four or five sentences for each response. Support your answers with the same references assigned for journal portion. You are also free to add your own additional research as long as you clearly cite your sources.
1 and 2. From the lesson content on the history and evolution of the internet, explain two items that surprised and enlightened you? Why were you surprised?
3. You read research about the digital divide. What implications does this digital divide have on democracy and public education?
4. Does our internet and social media usage hinder cognitive development and contribute to shorter attention spans? How can psychology help us understand the spread of misinformation?
5. Based on the lesson content, especially articles about fake content and social media influencers, explain one key takeaway that you can use to ensure you find reliable information on the internet.
6. Explain one element or detail of the Facebook data privacy scandal that was new to you until you studied the content in this lesson?
7. Let’s say that over the past decade you have enjoyed posting content on Facebook and/or Instagram and keeping up with friends from your hometown; however, you are extremely annoyed by Facebook’s data privacy scandals along with the deceptive trend of fake followers and bots. You feel betrayed. Should you delete your Facebook and/or Instagram account?
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