Questions and Answers
Match the following social media platforms with their primary function:
Instagram = Uploading and sharing photos and videos LinkedIn = Professional networking TikTok = Short-form video sharing YouTube = Long-form video sharing
Match the following benefits of social media with their corresponding descriptions:
Learning = Better understanding or sharing what you are learning at school Hobbies and interests = Following and learning new interests Creativity = Being creative with profile pages, images, video, and games Earn money = Earning a lot of money with good and helpful content
Match the following risks of social media with their corresponding descriptions:
Exposure to offensive content = Being exposed to inappropriate or upsetting content Identity theft = Stealing personal information to engage in identity theft activities Cyberbullying = Sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else Invasion of privacy = Unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent
Match the following social media platforms with their primary function for communication:
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Match the following risks of social media with their corresponding descriptions:
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Virtual community is a group of people who interact with each other in person.
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Social media platforms can be used for educational purposes.
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Uploading and sharing content is not a common activity on social media.
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Identity theft is a risk of social media that involves stealing your personal information to engage in identity theft activities.
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Invasion of privacy is a justified intrusion into the personal life of another with consent.
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Cyberbullying is a form of flattery that involves sending, posting, or sharing positive content about someone else.
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Scammers often create real profiles and post ads that protect your personal information and money.
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Social media can be used to earn a small amount of money with a good and helpful content.
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It is not recommended to encourage dialogue between you and your parents about social media threats.
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Study Notes
Virtual Communities
- A virtual community is a group of people who interact with each other online, rather than in person.
- Examples of virtual communities include social media platforms, forums, and multiplayer games.
Social Media Platforms
- Social media platforms allow users to upload and share content, including creating online profiles, posting comments or chatting, and uploading photos and videos.
- Popular social media platforms include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and more.
- Instant messaging platforms, such as Messenger, Snapchat, and WhatsApp, also allow users to interact with each other online.
Benefits of Virtual Communities
- Virtual communities provide opportunities for learning, such as sharing what you are learning at school.
- They allow users to follow their hobbies and interests, and even learn new ones.
- Users can express their creativity through profile pages, images, videos, and games.
- It is possible to earn money through social media by creating and sharing valuable content.
Risks of Virtual Communities
- Exposure to offensive content, including aggressive, violent, or sexual comments or images.
- Risk of identity theft, where scammers steal personal information to engage in illegal activities.
- Invasion of privacy, which is the unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent.
- Cyberbullying and harassment, including sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else.
- Scams and fraud, where scammers create fake profiles and post ads to steal personal information or money.
Safety Tips
- Encourage dialogue with parents and inform them of any threats or concerns.
- Always be cautious when interacting with others online.
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