ASSIGNMENT

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SAQIB ALI
Reg# 2013335

Are twitter, Facebook, My Space and Texting newfound

Communication or a diversion from healthy face to face
interaction?

If we consider this question from the point of view of non-profit organizations, it

becomes obvious with little analysis the twitter and Facebook etc. are newfound
ways of communication. One obvious example is in the case of online education or
MOOCs (Massive open online courses). Many world renowned universities are
offering free online courses for anyone in the world. Edx is a recent non-profit
organization built by MIT for offering online courses from world leading
universities. When students are taking these online courses, they have great
support of social media. They can ask any question from Professors, Community
TAs and their fellow students if they dont understand any concept. Social Media
is a very good platform for Organizations like Edx to promote their cause. Many
Professors are very excited to be able to teach a class of millions of students from
all over the world. In this case Social Media has become a newfound way of
communication.
If we consider this question from the point of view of Interpersonal and family
relationships, social media has become a diversion from healthy face to face
interaction. Most youngsters are addicted to online communities and their values
have changed. They dont know the challenges of practical life and social causes of
the problems. They just want to point out problems and comment on them. It has
become a diversion from good family relations as well. They are just confined to
online space only and give very less importance to their real friends. Some are even
afraid of healthy face to face interaction.