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Understanding Social Networks: Key Insights

The document provides an overview of social networks, defining them as platforms for connection and interaction. It lists popular networks like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages, such as instant communication and potential laziness. Additionally, it highlights the demographic differences between Facebook and Twitter and suggests a feature for reporting suspicious behavior in future networks.

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Understanding Social Networks: Key Insights

The document provides an overview of social networks, defining them as platforms for connection and interaction. It lists popular networks like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages, such as instant communication and potential laziness. Additionally, it highlights the demographic differences between Facebook and Twitter and suggests a feature for reporting suspicious behavior in future networks.

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Name:Vu Thanh An Date:2/13/25

Class:Ig1b

Theory Notes Task: Social Networks

1. Explain what is meant by the term, ‘social network’


A place where people can connect and interact with eachother

2. List three popular social networks that are used regularly by people
i.Facebook

ii.Instagram

iii.Whatsapp

3. Identify four reasons why many people like to use social networking sites
i.They can post about their day to others sharing their experiences.

ii.They can directly message someone and chat over texts

iii.They can call or contact anyone overseas in an instant

iv.they can follow their favourite celebrities and see about their day

4. Facebook and Twitter are both social networks. Explain the difference
between them.
Facebook usually targets the older generation as their demographic, that’s
why there are features like facebook marketplace

Twitter usually targets the younger generation with its quick accessible
features while also getting to follow your favourite celebrities
5. Identify four advantages of using social networks
i.Instant global communication

ii.Quick sharing of information

You can see what people are doing if they post about it
iv.
Livestreams and chats

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Name:Vu Thanh An Date:2/13/25
Class:Ig1b

6. Identify four disadvantages of using social networks


i. people getting lazy

ii. shortening peoples attention spans with short form videos

iii. Making people feel less social on the outside

iv.Making people go outside less

7. If you were asked to design the next generation of social network state
one new feature that you would include.

A way to flag someone if they are doing something suspicious or criminal


and report them to get them removed from the website

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