Virtual Communities and Social Media
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What is a virtual community?

  • A group of people who interact with each other in person
  • A group of people who interact with each other online (correct)
  • A group of people who only interact through multiplayer games
  • A group of people who only interact through instant messaging

    • What is one of the benefits of using social media for learning?

  • To better understand or share what you are learning at school (correct)
  • To share your personal information with others
  • To only connect with friends and family
  • To only upload and share content

    • What is a potential risk of using social media?

  • Only being able to upload photos and videos
  • Being exposed to offensive content (correct)
  • Meeting new people online
  • Only being able to connect with people who have similar interests

    • What is cyberbullying?

    <p>Sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is identity theft?

    <p>Stealing someone's personal information to engage in identity theft activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action to take when using social media?

    <p>Encourage dialogue between you and your parents and inform them of any threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common way people interact with each other in a virtual community?

    <p>Online conversations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a virtual community?

    <p>A multiplayer game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do with social media to support your learning?

    <p>Share what you're learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of using social media to share content?

    <p>You might be exposed to inappropriate content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can you do on social media to express your creativity?

    <p>Be creative with profile pages, images, and videos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of interacting with fake profiles on social media?

    <p>You might be a victim of identity theft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action to take when encountering inappropriate content online?

    <p>Inform a parent or authority figure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of sharing personal information online?

    <p>You might be a victim of scams or fraud</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to talk to your parents about online safety?

    <p>So they can help you navigate online risks and threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Virtual Community

    • 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, forums, multiplayer games, and instant messaging.

    Benefits of Social Media

    • Can be used to better understand or share what you are learning at school.
    • Allows you to follow your interests and learn new ones.
    • Enables creativity with profile pages, images, video, and games.
    • Can be used to earn money with good and helpful content.

    Risks of Social Media

    • Exposure to inappropriate or upsetting content, such as aggressive, violent, or sexual comments or images.
    • Identity theft through fake accounts stealing personal information.
    • Invasion of privacy, which is the unjustifiable intrusion into the personal life of another without consent.
    • Cyberbullying/harassment, including sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, false, or mean content about someone else.
    • Scams/fraud, where scammers create fake profiles and post ads that steal personal information or money.

    Important Safety Tip

    • Encourage dialogue between you and your parents and inform them of any threats or concerns.

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    Test your knowledge on virtual communities and social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more. Learn about the different types of online interactions and how they are used for sharing content and learning.

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