Erin MillerEDU 505

The world we live in is changing quickly due to the rapid increase of social media. People are using it more and more in their daily lives.

Throughout this webquest you will explore many affects social media has had on society.

You will work with a partner Choose a following topic to share your

findings with the rest of the class•Facebook•Twitter•Copy right•Cyber bullying•Cyber crimes•Music sharing•Youtube•Path

•Linked in•Myspace•Pinterest•Stumble upon•Reddit•Google•Instagram•zynga

On your quest answer the following questions on a PowerPoint presentation

Make sure to use your skills that you have previously learned when creating a PowerPoint

Use graphics to make the presentation more interesting

Answer ALL the questions asked All group members must be active

participants in collecting information and contributing to the final outcome of the quest.

1. Give a brief description about the social media

2. How long did it take this social media to catch on? And has it lasted?

3. List 5 positive and 5 negative components to the social media

4. Do you/ do reviews see this social media lasting for a long time?

5. What are the social medias sites terms and conditions?

6. How do you feel this social media has changed your life?

You should have at least 4 resources for your project

Here are some but you are not limited to them

Social Media Today Articles Forbes Social Media Mashable social Media Entrepreneur Social Media Some of you are going to have to look

hard to find good information! Don’t get stuck just keep trying!

You and your partner will be evaluated based on the rubric on the next page.

It is important during presentations you remember to be respectful of the people that are presenting.

1 2 3 4 5

Information Had little to no information about the social media

Had a little bit of information about the social media

Had a decent amount of information about the social media, had a hard time relaying information

Had information about the social media and knew what was being talked about

Had a lot of information about the social media and was very knowledgeable about it

Power point Was very unorganized with unrelated information

Did not have relevant pictures or information

Many slides were difficult to read and information was not organized

A one or two slides were difficult to read because of color, font etc

Had relevant pictures and information, easily could be read

Resources Had no resources Had one resource Had 2 resources Had 3 resources Had 4 or more resources

Presentation Could not hear you and spoke directly from slides

People in the front could hear you and spoke some from the slides

Most people could hear you, some hesitation and did not read work for work from slides

Spoke clearly with few pauses, did not read word for word

Spoke nice and loud and did not read directly from slides, added in more information

Observant during other presentations

Was extremely rude and did not pay attention

Was rude and did pay attention a few times

Had to be asked to stop talking three or more times had computer open

Had to be asked to stop talking once

Was very respectful during presentations

In knowing that many of you are users of the social media sites that are available it is important to know as much about them as possible

After listening to your classmates presentations you should have a better insight on the ins and outs of social media