4 Trends in the ICT that you should know
Convergence
-synergy of technological advancements to work on a similar goal or task
Social Media
-enables the web users to create, co-create, discuss, modify, and exchange user-generated content
Types of Social Media
1. Social Networks
-sites that allow to connect with other people with the same interest or background
2. Bookmarking Sites
-allow to create and manage links to various websites and resources
-examples include stumbleupon & pinterest
3. Social News
-allows users to post their own news items / links to other news sources
-the users can also comment on the post and comments may also be ranked
-examples include reddit & digg
4. Media Sharing
-examples include Youtube and Instagram
5. Microblogging
-examples include Twitter and Plurk
6. Blogs and Forums
examples include Blogger, WordPress, and Tumblr
Mobile Technologies
-popularity of smartphones and tablets
-latest mobile devices use 4G Networking
- LTE, currently the fastest mobile network
Assisstive Media
-nonprofit service designed to help other people who have visual and recording impairtments.
Are there any differences between a Blog and a Forum? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYes there is a difference between the two. According to Web Strategist (2008), Forums are like social mixers, where everyone is at equal level, milling about and discussing with others while blogs are like a keynote speech where the speaker (blogger) is in control of the discussion, but allows questions and comments from the audience.
DeleteFor more information please visit:
http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2008/01/28/understanding-the-difference-between-forums-blogs-and-social-networks/
What can be the dangers of using social media?
ReplyDeleteOne of the most common harmful effect of too much usage of social media is cyberbullying. According to Smart Social Team (2017), other harmful effects of social media include anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, and having a low self-concept.
DeleteFor more details kindly visit:
https://smartsocial.com/negative-effects-of-social-media/
What are the disadvantages of using social media?
ReplyDeleteSocial Media can be a useful tool for businesses, bringing advantages such as engaging with your audience and boosting website traffic (NiBusinessInfo, n.d.). In addition, it helps the public to have a stronger connection, to have a tool and other reference for learning, it helps to be informed.
DeleteFor more information, you can check:
https://www.techmaish.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-social-media-for-society/
What advantages could I get from using bookmarking sites like the two mentioned above?
ReplyDeleteThrough the use of bookmarking sites, users could easliy access their favorite links in a more organized way whenever, wherever.
DeleteFor more details, you can visit:
http://frndzzz.com/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Social-Bookmarking
What type of social media do you oftenly used?
ReplyDeleteI personally use social networks the most.
DeleteWhat is the difference between social networks and media sharing?
ReplyDeleteSocial Networks refers to the websites that allow one user to connect with other people with the same interest. On the other hand, Media Sharing is a website that can be used to share media files to other people.
DeleteCan you explain further what is a bookmarking site and how does it work? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWith the help of bookmarking sites, users could easliy access their favorite links in a more organized way whenever, wherever.
DeleteFor more details, you can visit:
http://frndzzz.com/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Social-Bookmarking
What's the difference between microblogging and blogs?
ReplyDeleteAccording to Shah (2012), a blog is a journal of ideas or a diary published online without character limit and its owner has the freedom to express his opinions about one or more topics while microblogging, also known as nanoblogging, is a service that enables its users to send and publish short messages.
DeleteIf you want to know more about this, you can visit:
https://www.blogbrandz.com/tips/what-are-the-differences-between-blogging-and-micro-blogging-sites/
What are the disadvantages and advantages of using social media?
ReplyDeleteDisadvantages of using social media include: Cyberbullying, Hacking, Addiction, Fraud and Scams, and Security Issues. On the other hand, the advantages of using it include Connectivity, Education, Awareness, News and Public information, and Noble Causes.
DeleteIf you want to learn more, please visit:
https://www.techmaish.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-social-media-for-society/
As I read your work, I'm so impressed becaused you effectively elaborated your concept :) Well, as one of the daily users of the social media, what is the significance of knowing the 4 trends in the ICT... Follow up: what is your reaction with regards to the spreading of fake news in the social media today. Thank you :)
ReplyDelete