Social Media
Understanding the Power and impact of Digital Connections
Name-Divya kumari
Class-X ‘C’
INTRODUCTION
• What is social media?
• Examples: Instagram, WhatsApp,
YouTube,Snapchat etc.
: HISTORY OF SOCIAL MEDIA
• Timeline of key platforms (e.g.,
Facebook, Twitter, TikTok)
• Early communication (email,
forums)
POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
• Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat,
TikTok, Twitter
• Short descriptions with icons/logos
WHY DO PEOPLE USE SOCIAL MEDIA?
• To connect
• To share
• To learn
• For entertainment
• For building relationships
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
•Global connectivity
•Learning opportunities
•Promoting causes and
businesses
DRAWBACKS OF SOCIAL MEDIA
•Addiction
•Misinformatio
n
•Cyberbullying
SOCIAL MEDIA AND TEENAGERS
•Statistics on teen
usage
•Pros and cons for
students
CYBERBULLYING
• What it is ?
• The use of digital technologies to itentionaly
harm,harras,or intimidate others.
• We should not share our passwords and
other important details with anyone.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND
MENTAL HEALTH
•Positive effects: support communities,helps
in
building bonds between relatives.
•Negative effects: anxiety,
comparison,depression.
SCREEN TIME AND ADDICTION
• It is also a wastage of time because you get addicted
to it.
• Some people have so much addiction that they cannot
life without social media.
• The screen timing of most of the teenagers is 8 to 10
hours which is not good for the eyes and also the
mental health.
PRIVACY AND SAFETY
• There is a lot of risk of over sharing
with anyone as they use your personal
details and can threat you.
• You will stay safe online if you do not
share any of your details with anyone.
DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
•What you post stays online
forever
•Think before you post
FAKE NEWS AND MISINFORMATION
• There are many types of fake news
which can leak your information.
• There are also many kinds if
misinformation.
POSITIVE USE OF SOCIAL
MEDIA
•Education: YouTube, LinkedIn Learning
•Social causes: Fundraising, awareness
campaigns
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LEARNING
•Educational channels
•Study groups and online
tutors
IMPACT ON COMMUNICATION
•Emojis, memes, and slang
•Faster but sometimes shallow
communication
INFLUENCERS AND TRENDS
• Influencers are individuals who have built a large
following on social media or online platforms and use
their influence to promote products,services,or ideas.
• There are social treands in our society which changes
in behaviour,attitudes,or opinions within a society.
ONLINE ETIQUETTE
•Be respectful
•Don’t spam
•Respond
thoughtfully
LAWS AND GUIDELINES
• You should follow all the related guidelines and
read all the terms and
Conditions before you sign in to any of the app.
• Age restrictions (most platforms: 13+)
SOCIAL MEDIA AND CAREERS
•Digital marketing
•Content creators
•Tech and design
jobs
FUTURE OF SOCIAL MEDIA
•AI, VR, and new
platforms
•Trends to watch
•AI ( artificial
intelligence)
HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA
WISELY
•Balance
•Purposeful
use
•Mindfulness
CONCLUSION
•Recap: Pros,cons, safety tips
•Use social media as a tool, not a
trap
THANK YOU
AND HAVE A GREAT DAY
AHEAD.
