Case Study OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LIVES
Sample Identify Case Study Questions
- Define FOMO (2 mks)
- How are influencers selected online? 2mks
- What is Ubiquitous Computing? 2mks
- What is the key different between Filter bubble and echo chambers? 2mks
- What is the different between active and passive digital footprint? 2mks
- What is single sign on social media platforms? 2mks
- Define algorithmic social media bias with example.2mks
- What are some examples of social media behavioural and profile data? 2mks
- Define Net Neutrality. 2mks
Describe Questions Case Study Questions
- Describe ONE way of Digital detox that users can implement. (4 mks)
- Describe ONE example of Net Neutrality. 4mks
- Describe TWO ways that behavioral data can be used by social media system. 4mks
- Describe TWO ways in which Algorithmic bias can be managed by social media developers. 4 mks
- Describe how a single sign on features works. 4mks
- Describe FOUR steps to follow in setting up your privacy in any of your social media accounts. 4mks
Explain Questions Case Study Questions
- The application of filter bubbles features within social media platforms limits the acquisitions of knowledge in learning institution. Explain TWO reasons why that is so. (4 mks)
- Social media are avenue for data monetization. Explain THREE challenges of data monetization within social media platforms. (6mks)
- Explain why net neutrality is important (6 mks)
- Digital technologies developments have increased the use of social media platforms. Explain any THREE technologies developments that have had the greatest in the use of social media platforms (6 mks)
To What Extent / Discuss/ Evaluate Case Study Questions
- The evolution of digital technologies and the increasing use of social media has created many opportunities and challenges on individual, organizational, community and global levels (lines 49-50)
- Social media platforms can be said to have improved the equality of access to, and within, digital spaces.
- The underlying technology involved with social media is usually, and intentionally, not apparent to the user other than the devices that connect to the internet (Line 70).
( 8 mks)
(The 12 mks responses for the questions below MUST be supported extensively with FACTUAL evidences from your independent research)
Your response to next must include evidence of independent research linked to the Our Social Media Live
- The underlying technology involved with social media is usually, and intentionally, not apparent to the user other than the devices that connect to the internet ( Lines 70 -71)
(12 mks)
- During the COVID pandemic period. social media played a pivotal role in the lives of many.
To what extent did social media apps impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals? (Support your answers with examples from research) (12 mks)
- The future of main stream news companies like CNN & BBC is becoming dimmer with the growth of social media trending and real time news.
Evaluate the different techniques applied with social media solutions that increases the uptake of the social media content. (Provide real examples of the techniques employed) (12 mks)
- Governments, citizens and social media companies will need to address issues like privacy and data sharing (Line 65)
Discuss the impacts to users of social media companies sharing private data with thirds parties.
(12 mks)
- Social media companies’ use customer data for marketing purposes (Line 64).
- Both producers and consumers of social media will need to adhere and use ethical practices in both the development and consumption of social media content(Line 63).
content. (12 mks)
- To what extent have law & order enforcement agencies used social media apps for safety and security of it's citizens? (12 mks)
Resources for answering the above
- https://zahiraccounting.com/en-my/32618-ethics-in-using-social-media-is-it-necessary.html
- https://www.trtworld.com/perspectives/can-social-media-ever-be-ethical-43161
- Evaluate the threats associated with the use of social media (12 mks)
Crimes solved by social media
News Articles
Social media damages teenagers' mental health, report says https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55826238
