Blog Social Networking

Social networking technologies can be used to connect people all around the world in which Facebook, Twitter and Youtube has done throughout the years. It provides platforms where your content can reach your audience and other people furthering your engagement views. Social networking allows you to market and brand yourself granting more exposure using your profile. In the article "Social Networking Technology Boosts Job Recruiting", companies have an easier time to find the candidates they're looking for which saves time. The text states, "Using Linkedin, Steckerl says he can scout a group of job candidates in just half an hour. But if he wants to develop a relationship with any of them, he says there is no substitute for a much older social networking tool: the telephone." Social networking is one of the quickest ways to reach people therefore attract their attention. An example is today more than ever, influencers and celebrities are using their platforms to encourage people to vote in this upcoming election. In the article "How Obama Tapped Into Social Networks’ Power", his idea to use social media created a big influence during his campaign. The text states, "by bolting together social networking applications under the banner of a movement, they created an unforeseen force to raise money, organize locally, fight smear campaigns and get out the vote that helped them topple the Clinton machine and then John McCain and the Republicans. Also, you are also able to keep up to date faster through social networking because not many people are using newspapers as much. There is duality when it comes to social media because of clickbait content and rapid speed of false information. It's very true in this day and age when you can't believe everything you see on the Internet. I believe technologies in the future will evolve with the use of robotics especially in the workplace, virtual reality might grow and the potential of having Internet access for all globally.

Works Cited

 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6522523&sc=emaf

https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/10/business/media/10carr.html

Blogs vs Wikis

     Blogs are websites containing a collection of posts and articles, operating as an online journal. Wikis is the assortment of web pages that can be collectively edited or created. Blogs and wikis are types of websites with text modifications, helping others navigate their findings. Blogs are more individual usage and wikis are better for collaborative projects. Convergence is very important in today's network because there are many new updates, technologies and platforms emerging. There can be a possibility where blogs and wikis can disappear, combining these two distinct technologies could potentially be the best of both worlds. Bloggers or companies can take over each others blogs and speak with different audiences in a form of collaboration. In the article "Yahoo Acquires Tumblr, Promises Not to Screw It Up," it discusses the tumblr users reactions for this announcement because when something is good it doesn't need help or change. The article says Tumblr brings millions of blog posts, and it is advantage for Yahoo to help their users find content easier. Wiki doesn't lack anything different from how it was developed and fine how it is. The article "How to Use Wikis for Business," demonstrates how useful wikis are for the business world and many companies rely on this website. Blogs and wikis are different for a reason, one is more for personal views/opinions while the other is collaborative.

Citation:

http://mashable.com/2013/05/20/yahoo-officially-acquires-tumblr-promises-not-to-screw-it-up/#KbqSbd2bpSqn/ 

http://www.informationweek.com/news/management/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=167600331 

The Influence of Social Media During a Pandemic

    I chose to explore my project on the influence of social media during a pandemic. Due to the climate in which we are living in right now, I believe its extremely important for me to analyze this topic. My project would trace back to the last few months of 2019, where coronavirus was merely mentioned and not taken seriously. From there, I would form a timeline where everything escalated in the result of lockdowns especially the lockdown in America during the month of March. My primary sources of evidence and information would come from several social media platforms like Whatsapp, Twitter and Instagram. These platforms spread information like wildfire and caused lots of misleading information which can be dangerous. Social media has caused a frenzy resulting in toilet paper fights, stimulus checks and productivity culture. I plan to present both positive and negative aspects of social medias influence throughout this crucial time in history.