We know that social media so pervasive that it affects many aspects of our lives, but this infographic thoroughly examines the impact that social media has made.
Created by the folks at My Life, this infographic charts the shift in power in the music industry as well as the fact that brand posts on Facebook reach their target audience within half-an-hour.
Other tidbits include the fact that 89% of employers have hired people through LinkedIn, and that professors also use social media to educate their students.
View some highlights of the infographic at the article link or view it in its entirety here.
Via Lauren Moss
With the influence that social media has in the 21st century, it is important to understand the benefits and negative aspects that it can bring upon education. In regards to positive influences, it allows students to be able to contact teachers with ease (not so much in primary education, but at university level), and allows the sharing of information to be easily accessed. However some negative aspects could include harassment and safety or this information being exploited. It's important for students to grow up with knowledge around the use of ICTs and the use of social media but more importantly to use it properly.