National Institutes of Health
Paediatrics & Child Health: Impact of Media Use on Children and Youth
This article from Paediatrics & Child Health provides research about how television, radio, music, video games and the Internet impact media on children and youth.
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Scott london.com: How the Media Frames Political Issues
Using published materials in the essay, the author describes the methods used by various media to manipulate the politics of the country through their ability to "manage" the news.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Why Media Literacy Is Not Just for Kids
Do you know the difference between social media skills and overal media literacy? Learn why these skills are not just valuable to students, but to teachers and parents as well.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center: Teens, Social Media & Technology Overview 2015
Discusses the findings from a research study on how teens use popular social media and social networking sites. The study looked at the different sites, tools, and apps that are being used, with Facebook ranking the highest. It also...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Social Media Helps Refugee Cat Reunite With Family
Read the amazing story of Kunush, a lost refugee cat who was reunited with his family with the help of kind people and social media. Includes video.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Social Media Guidelines
Read about the ways in which educators can create social media guidelines that work to keep students safe.
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: Social Media Is Included in Transfer of Presidential Power
One of the many first orders of business for President Trump was to be presented with new ownership of the official POTUS accounts for Twitter and Facebook among other sites. This is the first time social media was a part of the transfer...
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Queens University: Social Media Accessibility
This resource describes the problems related to social media accessibility for individuals with special needs and offers suggestions on how to work around some of them to make the content more accessible. The information is also...
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Aap: Constantly Connected: Adverse Effects of Media on Children & Teens
This article shares information about the adverse effects of the media on children's health.
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Jump Cut: Conflict and Contradiction in the Mass Media
The author of this articles explores the evolution of thinking about mass media's role in society, and discusses the positive and negative aspects of mass media, and ways that it can be in conflict with corporations, governments, and...
University of California
Columbia University: The Media and Social Problems [Pdf]
A discussion of the conflicting ideas and perspectives on the influence mass media has on society and culture, and social problems countered, caused or fueled by it. He then looks at mass media and democracy and how corporate ownership...
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University of Bath: Theoretical Approaches to the Mass Media
Discusses the role mass media plays in politics. It looks at different views about mass media, i.e., as a threat to mass culture and values, as a tool for democracy, and as seen by Marxists and Neo-Marxists. The Frankfurt School of...
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3 Original Ways to Get More People Sharing Your Content on Social Media
This article explains techniques to increase how much exposure your social media posts receive. The author discusses word of mouth, social media influencers, the use of contests, calls-to-action, and other strategies.
New York Times
New York Times: Ohio Teenagers Guilty in Rape That Social Media Brought to Light
[Free Registration/Login Required] Two teenage boys in Steuebenville, Ohio, were convicted of raping their classmate. Learn how their exploitation of the victim via social media ultimately became evidence against them in the case.
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E Content: Social Media Is Mass Media
Discusses the shift in thinking about social media as mainly user-generated media to one where social media is seen as a form of mass media, one where companies and marketers control much of the content. (Published: Mar. 14, 2013)
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Chief Marketer: Is Social Media the New Mass Media?
Discusses the evolution of major social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter from their humble beginnings. Then looks at the user experience of marketing on social media sites as it appeared in 2010. Much of the marketing was poorly...
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Social Media
Social media are apps and websites where you can connect and share content with friends. On these services you are often able to share and view a whole range of media such as video, photos, music and chat. Popular social media services...
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Smekens: Integrate Information Across Diverse Media Formats
Read about strategies to help students integrate information across diverse media formats. Includes video. [4:18]
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Trinity P3: What Are the Biggest Issues and Challenges Facing Media Today?
Lists some of the many major changes that the media industry is going through, at all levels and in all roles from producer to marketer to consumer. The results of an industry survey are described and a detailed summary is provided...
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The Knight Reaction: Sociological Perspectives on Mass Media
Examines the impact mass media is having on societies through the lenses of three sociological theories - Functionalism, Interactionism, and Conflict Theory. (Published: August 30, 2010)
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Networking Through Social Media
Social media can be a powerful tool to build and maintain your professional network. Learn basic tips to ensure your accounts are professional and create a positive first impression.
Time
Time: 5 Trends That Will Change How You Use Social Media in 2015
Looks at potential changes in 2015 in how people use social media. These include tools to make financial transactions, new types of networks, shopping features, social networking features on more smart devices, and the demand for more...
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Dot Dash: The Balance Small Business: How Copyright Works With Social Media
The copyright process has become fairly simple with traditional works like books, plays, movies, and theater. But copyright is a little more difficult with the advent of the internet. For example, bloggers must be aware of what they...
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association: Social Media's Growing Impact on Our Lives
Media psychology researchers are beginning to tease apart the ways in which time spent on social media is, and is not, impacting our day-to-day lives and our psychological well-being. They are looking at whether time spent on social...