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Q1 What is a Social Network? Over Time

14 Social Networking

Exploring A BRIEF History of Social Media

The rise of social media is an extraordinary example of how quickly and drastically social behaviors can change. What is part of the everyday life of one-third of the world's population today was unthinkable less than a generation ago.

You will explore how social networking has changed over time.  Complete the steps to learn more about its impact on your lives.

Step 1. Play the Evolution of Social Media: A Timeline video (4:56) embedded on this page (on the right) to learn about social media's development from 1997 to 2016. 

Step 2. Download or make a copy of the 14.Q1 Social Networking Over Time Activity. 

  • In this activity, you (or with a partner) will fill in the features that each new social media innovation provides, and predict what new features could be added to social networking by two years from now.

History of Social Media 1997 - 2016 (4:56)

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MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals when appropriate and to make choices on how to meet them, develop strategies using technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process. 
d. Understand the fundamental concepts (basics) of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies and are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies

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