How Social Media Changed The World

There are a lot of social media sites out there like

     

Social Media connects people. Once we overlook the ‘bells and whistles’ of every form of social media we are left with their ability to help us do what human beings always do best: connect with each other. It allows people to keep in touch in a more regularly, and sometimes, more intimately. Family and friends that live far away can keep in touch.

Social media has become an important source of news. While the credibility of some sources can clearly be fake, news channels tweet or give updates on what is happening all over the world. Their availability on social networks makes news more accessible. News quickly gets passed around on the social networks. I use to wake up and check Facebook and tell mom there is no school today, it is a snow day. She would say, "James how do you know that, they haven't even called yet." Then she would say, "Let me guess, Facebook".

Social media has also played a large part in learning. Children who start using the platforms develop early communication skills, and generally become more literate. 

There are so many ways social media has changed the world. The ways I talked about above are just the beginning of all the ways social media has changed society.