Understanding Social Media

The video introduces social media, explaining its definition, forms, and types. It covers the most common forms like blogs, social networks, and wikis, and classifies social media into six types: collaborative projects, blogs, content communities, social networking sites, virtual game worlds, and virtual social worlds. The video concludes with a promise to discuss the history and development of social media in a future video.

What is the primary purpose of social media as discussed in the introduction?

• To connect with family

• To participate and share content

• To play online games

• To shop online

Which of the following is NOT a common form of social media?

• Television

• Wiki

• Social networks

• Blogs

What is a key feature of social media platforms?

• They are only accessible via mobile apps

• They are used for online shopping

• They allow users to create and share content

• They are only for professional use

Which of the following is a type of social media based on technological sophistication?

• Newspapers

• Television

• Radio

• Magazines

According to Andreas Kaplan and Michelle Helen, which type of social media allows users to modify content?

• Virtual game worlds

• Content communities

• Social networking sites

• Collaborative projects

Which platform is an example of a microblog?

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

• Twitter

• Instagram

What is a characteristic of a virtual game world?

• It is used for blogging

• Users can appear as avatars

• It is a type of social bookmarking

• It is a 2D environment

Which type of social media is described as a replication of the real world?

• Collaborative projects

• Social networking sites

• Virtual social world

• Content communities

What is the main difference between a virtual game world and a virtual social world?

• Virtual social worlds are only for socializing

• Virtual game worlds are only for gaming

• Virtual social worlds allow more freedom

• Virtual game worlds are more realistic

What topic is hinted to be covered in the next video?

• The history and development of social media

• How to create a social media account

• The impact of social media on society

• The future of social media technology