Key Terms Flashcards

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What are social media technologies?

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Platforms and tools like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter that let people share and interact online.

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What are social media technologies?

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Platforms and tools like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter that let people share and interact online.

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What is User-Generated Content (UGC)?

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User-Generated Content (UGC): Media content—such as videos, blogs, and photos—created and shared by individuals rather than professionals.

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What is Wikinomics?

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A collaborative approach where users and organisations work together online to create and innovate.

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Interactive Features

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Functions like commenting, liking, and sharing that encourage user participation on digital platforms.

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Professional Networks

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Online platforms, such as LinkedIn, designed for career development and professional connections.

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Global Collaboration

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The use of digital tools to work with individuals or teams from around the world on shared projects.

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Global Village

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The idea that digital technologies connect the world, making communication instant and more integrated.

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Electronic Agora

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A virtual space where people gather online to share ideas, debate, and collaborate, such as forums or discussion groups.

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Geographical Distribution

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The global spread and reach of social media platforms, measured by user locations.

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Regulation

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Laws and guidelines governing acceptable content and behaviours on social media platforms.

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IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation)

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An organisation ensuring UK newspapers and magazines maintain ethical standards.

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Ofcom

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The UK regulator responsible for overseeing communications, including TV, radio, and online platforms, ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Crowdfunding

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Using online platforms to gather financial support from individuals for creative projects, causes, or businesses.

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Cultural Exchange

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The sharing of ideas, traditions, and values across different cultures, facilitated by global media platforms.

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Collaboration Tools

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Software such as Google Drive or Microsoft Teams that enable teams to work together efficiently online.

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Cultural Imperialism

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When dominant cultures overshadow local ones, often through media, influencing values and traditions.

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Cyberbullying

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Harassment or abuse that occurs online, typically through messaging or social platforms.

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Trolling

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Deliberately provoking others online by posting inflammatory or offensive comments.

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Data Privacy

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The protection of personal information from being accessed or misused without consent.

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Data Protection Act

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A UK law ensuring organisations protect individuals’ personal information and use it responsibly.

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Self-Regulation

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When companies set internal guidelines and practices to manage their operations responsibly.

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Role of ISPs

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Internet Service Providers enable online access and may enforce restrictions on harmful or illegal content.

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Censorship

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Controlling or restricting access to certain content, often due to concerns about appropriateness or harm

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Bias
A preference or prejudice that influences how information or content is presented.
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Ideological Challenges
Conflicts that arise when different beliefs, values, or ideologies are represented or debated online.
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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Improving content to rank higher in search engine results, driving more traffic to websites.