IT Fundamentals, Section 5.5: Social Media – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to social media and its uses. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify common web applications, including Webmail, Google Docs, Facebook, and YouTube.
  • Define social media and describe its uses.
  • Compare and contrast the uses of common social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Recognize the risks and responsibilities of using social media.
  • Explain why it is important to manage and protect your online identity.
  • Create an effective social media profile.
  • Describe the basics of social media marketing and crowdsourcing.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Social Media Platform
  • Crowdsourcing
  • Social Media Marketing

Topics Discussed:

  • How has social media helped society? How has it hurt society?
  • How can I better use social media to reach my personal goals?
  • Why is it important to cultivate a healthy online identity?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 5.5: Social Media, and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: March 27th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 28th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1