Howard Rheingold - Net Smart How to Thrive Online

What term did the speaker coin in 1987?

• Social Media

• Virtual Community

• Digital Network

• Smartphone

What is the main concern regarding the use of social media?

• The knowledge gap in effective use

• The availability of apps

• The cost of devices

• The speed of internet

Which of the following is NOT one of the five essential literacies mentioned?

• Attention

• Crap Detection

• Networking

• Programming

What does the speaker suggest is crucial for controlling one's attention?

• Reading more books

• Avoiding social media

• Being aware of where attention is deployed

• Using multiple devices

Why is crap detection important in the digital age?

• To reduce screen time

• To find the best apps

• To evaluate the credibility of online information

• To increase internet speed

How was the web initially created?

• By a single corporation

• Through government funding

• By a small group of scientists

• By millions of individuals

What is a key benefit of many-to-many communication?

• It allows for private conversations

• It enables mass broadcasting by individuals

• It reduces internet costs

• It limits information sharing

What is an example of collaboration mentioned by the speaker?

• Email newsletters

• Social media advertising

• Crowdfunding platforms

• Online shopping

What can understanding social networks help with?

• Improving internet speed

• Enhancing individual effectiveness

• Increasing device storage

• Reducing screen time

What is the speaker hopeful about regarding the future of digital media?

• That it will be used less frequently

• That it will benefit society like the printing press did

• That it will be regulated by governments

• That it will replace traditional media