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Post by Admin on Jul 24, 2015 4:07:14 GMT
Many of us have a social media presence — a virtual personality made up of status updates, tweets and connections, stored in the cloud. Adam Ostrow asks a big question: What happens to that personality after you've died? Could it ... live on?
As a Grade 8 student, how does having social media accounts affect your life? Does it benefit you more than it harm you or vice versa? Does social media teach you social responsibility or it causes you to be more socially insensitive? How does your social media presence affect you as a daughter, a friend, and a student? If you do not have social media accounts, what some observations do you see from your friends or family with social media accounts? Would you try to create one in the future? These are just some of the few questions that are usually associated in the use of social media sites. Answer these questions in two paragraph. Create your post by replying here. Just click REPLY then type your complete name as Guest Name then write your answer. You will then be directed to a captcha security check.Your answer may be in the form of persuasive (good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning) or informative (providing useful or interesting information).
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Post by Marion Jacildo on Jul 31, 2015 9:33:47 GMT
Social media accounts have affected my life by, helping me at school, whenever I'm absent I can just simply ask my classmates as to what are our homework.It benefits me more than harm because 1. it helps me at school, 2. it helps socialize more with my friends, 3. I can help the other people in need of our school work. Social media teaches me social responsibility because sometimes you need to be aware of how your acting in social media, also you should be aware if you're hurting others feelings already, if you are hurting other people's feelings already make a letter saying that you are really really sorry for what you have done. You should never say any bad words in the internet because some people might think that you are talking about them which may lead, you hurting their feelings. You should also respect each other because if you don't then it may lead you into bad situations.My social media affects me as a daughter by helping me contact my parents even easier than wasting my load, just to text them something that isn't even urgent.
Social media affects me as a friend by getting to know who my friend really is if she's nice or bad, if I didn't know that then she'll be telling me somethings bad, and I could get into really really big trouble. Social media affects me as a student by getting to know what are the homework that we need to do, in group works, etc. We should be responsible for our social media accounts because you'll never know what kind of trouble you can get into. You should also post only stuff that are allowed, nothing porn what so ever. Also don't post bad stuff about your classmates or friends, it may hurt their feelings
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Post by Nadine Ferrer on Jul 31, 2015 12:59:48 GMT
As the Internet, the World Wide Web, social networking and the like have only come to be a contributor to us a few decades ago, our world has changed very greatly, both positively and negatively. In my life, social media has affected me more in a beneficial way. I've been able to apply a lot of the things I've learned through experiences to my social and communication skills. This includes getting to know people's attitudes towards others and personalities by how frequent they are online, topics they start or mainly how they respond. Furthermore, they each have contributed pros and cons in the most important aspects of who I am right now: a daughter, a friend and a student. As a daughter, social media has helped me keep in touch with my parents more effectively and less costly, especially with Instant Messaging and Video-calling, if they are not around. As a friend, social media has helped me bridge gaps in a way between far away friends and relatives; moreover, social media makes it less awkward and more sufficient to make new friends. Being active has helped me talk to my friends especially when I need moral support and good vibes, when I am to be informed on last minute changes in plans and when someone needs to talk to me ASAP about the latest gossip. Lastly, as a student, social media has made it easier and practical if ever there are needed clarifications for assignments and lessons, communicating with group members to collaborate on different tasks and to get different opinions on certain topics to widen our understanding on it.
With this, I'd like to conclude that, as though we know how to use social networking responsibly, we are blessed to witness the presence of social media sites in our lives. Social media has evolved little by little as brilliant minds pursue the solutions to limits in communication, and information. Many kids, especially adolescents, today acquiring social media accounts have affected this generation in becoming so different than what our parents were when they were our age. Google, Facebook and YouTube are just some of the many popular social apps we use today. Technology will improve more and more as the years pass by; this is obviously not the end of possibility for more evolution in social media.
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Post by Regina Lavarias on Jul 31, 2015 13:38:23 GMT
Social media affects my life because with social media, I can connect with my distant friends and relatives. This benefits me because it will will be easier to talk to people which are far away from you, this is more beneficial than doing harm, but this may also harm us because of the information we may be posting on any social media account and people you may not know can see the information you posted. This may cause someone to be socially insensitive because you are merely just typing while talking to someone, but maybe you wont know how to talk to that person in real life.
Social media affects me as a daughter because I sometimes spend more time on social media than with my family. It affects me as being a friend in a good way because I can somewhat listen to my friends even if they are far away and talk about some things when we aren't available to meet. It also helps me being a student because I can see posted homeworks and up coming tests so I may study in advanced.
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Post by Ashley Ozo on Jul 31, 2015 15:10:09 GMT
Social media can affect my life in many different ways, like it can help me socialize with my friends more and I get to talk to my relatives far away from where I live. For me, my social media accounts can benefit me more than it can harm me, because as I said it can help me talk to my relatives which are far away from me and it can help me have more confidence when talking to a person because it helps me enhance my conversation skills. Although, my social media accounts can also harm me in a way that other people can steal my personal information and they can impersonate me online. Social Media teaches me to be more responsible. It teaches me to be responsible by making me know that I am the one liable for what I post or do online.
The social media affects me badly as a daughter because I usually just sit on the couch and not talk to my family anymore, which I know is a bad thing to do especially that they are the ones who are giving me a great life. It affects me better as a friend because I can talk to them and know the latest news on what has been happening in school and I can know them better while we are far from each other. As a student it affects me in a good and bad way because sometimes I abuse the time I have and sometimes I use it to know the home works, the things we have to bring or even the tests we will have so I know what I will have to study.
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Post by Regina Megan Llenado on Jul 31, 2015 15:31:11 GMT
Social media can be a useful tool, when used correctly. It can be used for school, work, making quick connections with friends and family, and many more. Social media is a versatile way to express yourself, however, I find that people can get carried away and say things no person would ever say in anyone's face, because of the freedom social media provides. A rule everyone should go by, when on the internet, is to never say to a person online what you wouldn't tell them in person. They're still human, and they do get affected by things. I don't think social media harms me in any way, but, I think it would be better if people actually spoke in person, instead of only online. Even though I feel that way about some things, I do believe social media is a great outlet to express creativity and connect with people you usually wouldn't be able to connect to, such as distant friends and relatives.
I believe that we, as young people in the age of social media, should remember to stay safe and be a good citizen of the Internet while social media continues to grow and evolve. We should remember that, even though social media still has plenty of problems, the only way for it to go is up. We should be responsible and happy while using this outlet that the people before us didn't have the privilege to be able to use on a daily basis.
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Post by Arianne Centeno on Aug 1, 2015 1:06:04 GMT
I believe that having social media accounts did affect my life, it made me gain new knowledge and informed me of the latest news whenever the news on TV wasn't available. Social media doesn't benefit nor harm us. To some, it may be beneficial and to others, it may be not. But in my case, it is beneficial because with the advanced technology that we have here today, social media has helped me with homework, research, and numerous essays. It has also helped me communicate with friends instantly, which was very helpful when it came to group projects and collaborations. Social media has taught me responsibility thru lots of creative posters, articles, charts, pictures and many more.
We have to constantly remind ourselves to be careful with what we post because posting something that is inappropriate will lead to sanctions and lots of punishments. Just one wrong post can ruin your reputation, destroy your relationship with friends, family, and loved ones. So we always have to stay safe on the internet to prevent hurting others feelings and making a jerk out of yourself, because cyber bullying isn't a joke; thousands of teens and adults come across cyber bullying everyday and it just makes me wonder why most people these days could be so cruel behind a screen.
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Post by Angela de Leon on Aug 1, 2015 3:00:54 GMT
As a grade 8 student, I feel that social media accounts are very beneficial on my part since it keeps me connected with friends and family and it updates me of everything that happens in our world. It gives me dozens upon dozens of articles about events that happen locally and internationally. It gives me awareness of not only what happens in the lives of people I know but also in the lives of those in need. It is also beneficial for schoolwork because there is a wide variety of resources available to us if we are not able to go to libraries. It benefits me more that it harms me because ever since I have gotten my social media accounts, I have become more aware of important events that happen in our country and I have also kept in touch with my circle of family and friends. Although sometimes the content that I see is inappropriate, it can easily be blocked and avoided. Social media is a large community filled with good and bad. Sometimes we often come across morbid and unsuitable content that set bad examples for us. These things, however, will teach us how to responsibly be aware of what to do in certain types of situations.
Social media is beneficial to us and helps us connect with others online. But is it disconnecting us from the offline world? My social media presence has affected me as a daughter since I admit to sometimes paying more attention to my phone rather to my parents. Sometimes my parents even do the same. As a friend, social media has affected me greatly because I am able to connect with classmates, friends and also cousins even if they are far away. I think that this is essential because as important as our education is, our social life should also be one of the things we focus on. Lastly, as a student, social media has helped and affected me beneficially because I am given, by many websites, a variety of resources and data that I could use as research for projects, tests and reviews. With social media, classmates can also update me on the lessons I have missed if ever I will be absent. As bill gates said, the Internet is becoming a town square for the global village of tomorrow. Open up to the different possibilities that the Internet offers but always remember, think before you click.
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Post by Arielle Keithley Mirandilla on Aug 1, 2015 4:10:26 GMT
Having social media accounts really changed the way I treated everyone around me because it made me realize that our lives online can affect us in real life and vice versa. It helped me be more conscious about what I say and do. Usually, it benefits me because of all the advantages it has but in some situations, that is not the case. For example, Facebook can benefit me because I can talk to friends and family who I don't often see in real life but it can also make me avoid posting anything because of the fear of being judged by others which leads to the feeling of insecurity. Though, I choose to keep being active in my account because the downside of it does not really matter because of how having an account helps me in my everyday life.
Another reason why social media is a good thing is that my parents feel more aware of my personal life because they can see what I post and do on Facebook. I can also talk to my friends often and when i'm absent, I can easily catch up with lessons and homework because of owning social media accounts. Based on my experiences, I personally think that social media is something worth keeping in our society today even if not all good comes out of having it. I think that it depends on our own opinions if social media is beneficial or not because for me, it is just the way we think and not how social media works.
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Post by Arielle Keithley Mirandilla on Aug 1, 2015 4:19:05 GMT
Social media can be a useful tool, when used correctly. It can be used for school, work, making quick connections with friends and family, and many more. Social media is a versatile way to express yourself, however, I find that people can get carried away and say things no person would ever say in anyone's face, because of the freedom social media provides. A rule everyone should go by, when on the internet, is to never say to a person online what you wouldn't tell them in person. They're still human, and they do get affected by things. I don't think social media harms me in any way, but, I think it would be better if people actually spoke in person, instead of only online. Even though I feel that way about some things, I do believe social media is a great outlet to express creativity and connect with people you usually wouldn't be able to connect to, such as distant friends and relatives. I believe that we, as young people in the age of social media, should remember to stay safe and be a good citizen of the Internet while social media continues to grow and evolve. We should remember that, even though social media still has plenty of problems, the only way for it to go is up. We should be responsible and happy while using this outlet that the people before us didn't have the privilege to be able to use on a daily basis. I strongly agree on your opinion about social media because I can also see it's effects on us. |
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Post by Arielle Keithley Mirandilla on Aug 1, 2015 4:45:05 GMT
I believe that having social media accounts did affect my life, it made me gain new knowledge and informed me of the latest news whenever the news on TV wasn't available. Social media doesn't benefit nor harm us. To some, it may be beneficial and to others, it may be not. But in my case, it is beneficial because with the advanced technology that we have here today, social media has helped me with homework, research, and numerous essays. It has also helped me communicate with friends instantly, which was very helpful when it came to group projects and collaborations. Social media has taught me responsibility thru lots of creative posters, articles, charts, pictures and many more. We have to constantly remind ourselves to be careful with what we post because posting something that is inappropriate will lead to sanctions and lots of punishments. Just one wrong post can ruin your reputation, destroy your relationship with friends, family, and loved ones. So we always have to stay safe on the internet to prevent hurting others feelings and making a jerk out of yourself, because cyber bullying isn't a joke; thousands of teens and adults come across cyber bullying everyday and it just makes me wonder why most people these days could be so cruel behind a screen. What you said about social media gave me a realization on how much damage social media can do. Thank you for making me see the truth behind social media. |
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Post by Camilla Hilario on Aug 1, 2015 4:46:24 GMT
Social Media Accounts accounts affect my life because with social media, it is easier to submit projects, you may chat with your relatives abroad and it helps you in your work. I can also help others if they are having a hard time in anyway. Social Media can benefit me and harm me in the same time. It can benefit me because social media makes it much better to ask for help and is a good place to get resources. It can also be harmful to me because I can receive spam and internet threats.
Social Media honestly does not make you responsible because you can be easily distracted with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. It can also cause you to less appreciate the outside world and become antisocial if not texting or calling your friends. Social Media presence affects me as a daughter and student by becoming more creative and knowledgeable about our society. But again Social Media can affect you in a good way or a bad way because it depends on how you use the Internet.
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Post by Gianna Robyn A. Gonzales on Aug 1, 2015 14:53:09 GMT
Having social media has both advantages and disadvantages. Social media is for people to be updated with information and news online constantly. It gives a chance to people who want to be known and recognized. It is also for entertainment to share photos and ideas. Though the downfall of social media can be many things- cyberbullying, distraction, time-consuming/wasting of time, etc. People are not fully aware of the proper use of social media which leads to a person being more socially insensitive. When a person is mindless of whatever he/she is posting, this could affect their behavior in real life. If a person keeps on ranting online, they could even be worse in person. Honestly, sometimes social media affects me as it were a distraction, but most of the time it serves as an “escape route” to me. Though if I were a person without any kind of social media the first thing I would notice of people with social medias are their updated knowledge of the news, which is a good thing. Another thing about this is that the feeling of putting down or turning off your apps feels a little strange. It gives the person the question “What should I do now?”.
In my opinion, I think social media wouldn’t last for a long time. Maybe people in the future will start to realize how much time they’re using just by scrolling through feeds. Maybe people will start to experience things and see them in person and not from a screen. I am not completely saying that social media is bad, it should just be used at the right time and be used properly.
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Post by Raikkah Magsumbol on Aug 1, 2015 15:04:12 GMT
Social media can benefit us in many ways, but it can harm us as well. It is a public place where you can post freely. People can post bad things in private or public. I used to have social media accounts, but I immediately stopped once I had a bad experience from it. We should limit ourselves from doing other things like being influenced by others and adding strangers that you want to be friends with. I used to befriend the friends of my friend, confusing? sorry, which were total strangers to me. As cliché as it may sound but the 'don't talk to strangers' tagline also applies to the internet world.
This probably made you feel guilty or confused, but social media can still help you. It does benefit my family, by keeping us updated on the news, sharing knowledge and personal experiences may it be positive or negative, or just merely keeping us in touch with friends and love ones. It helps my class as well by spreading information to each other. When using these websites, try to talk to them like you would in reality, and post something that you would like everyone to see. Yes you have Private messages, but it is called like that for a reason. They are meant to keep you from posting your personal chats to the world, and not for you to have a screenshot of it being posted. Just remember to use these social media websites properly, and remember the ‘don’t talk to strangers’ talk that you had with your parents.
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Post by Gianna Robyn A. Gonzales on Aug 1, 2015 15:06:16 GMT
Social Media Accounts accounts affect my life because with social media, it is easier to submit projects, you may chat with your relatives abroad and it helps you in your work. I can also help others if they are having a hard time in anyway. Social Media can benefit me and harm me in the same time. It can benefit me because social media makes it much better to ask for help and is a good place to get resources. It can also be harmful to me because I can receive spam and internet threats. Social Media honestly does not make you responsible because you can be easily distracted with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. It can also cause you to less appreciate the outside world and become antisocial if not texting or calling your friends. Social Media presence affects me as a daughter and student by becoming more creative and knowledgeable about our society. But again Social Media can affect you in a good way or a bad way because it depends on how you use the Internet. I agree on your opinion about social media making a person less responsible. People these days do indeed get easily distracted by different social medias and it can also show their lack of appreciation of the outside world. |
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