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PBS: Social Media

Overview

According to PBS, every year, the number of social media users continue to grow. As the number of social media users continue to grow, many believe so, too, does the need to understand and master this communications tool. Some universities have even gone so far as to incorporate it into their curriculum.

To view the PBS video clip, please scroll down or click here

Assignment Instructions

The minimum expectation for this component of participation is: (a) an initial response to the main post and (b) substantive responses to two (2) follow-up topic-related questions.

Like the "on-ground" discussion forum, this platform will encourage the open expression of ideas. Be mindful that your noted thoughts do not infringe on others' rights of expression. Personal attacks/threats, harassment, use of profanity, and other forms of written "abuse" will not be tolerated and will result in zero points.

This Discussion Forum assignment opens on the first day of the designated week at 12:00amPT and closes on the last day of the designated week at 11:55pmPT.

After viewing the previously noted video, click the "reply" button (at the bottom right side of the page) to enter the forum and begin your asynchronous discussion by addressing the following:

Discuss the relevance of "social media's" impact on communication behavior. How has this medium revolutionized the way we interact? How effective can we be without it? Please explain.