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Post by Nina Sevilla on Jul 19, 2015 7:08:42 GMT
As a grade 8 student, having social media affects our world greatly in this modern time. Having social media enables me to fill the gap between me and my family/friends who are far away. Through the internet, i am able to catch up with latest news or announcements both internationally and locally. With the advancement of technology today, we can use the internet as a tool for learning, being Edmodo as an example. The internet is also a great source of entertainment. However, the internet also has it's disadvantages; people these days use social media, or simply the internet more than they should. Using the internet too much isolates us from the real world, it separates us from our friends or family. Not only this, but as a student, social media tends to distract us, especially when doing school work. We are always tempted to look at our phones and browse through numerous social media sites; and by the end of the day, we don't get to do any of our school work. Social media teaches responsibility. Whenever we post anything on the internet, we think about the consequences that could happen if one misunderstands what we post; we think about the people who would be affected by what we post or say online. In addition, we learn to be responsible through the pictures or words you post, and the sites you visit. My social media presence affect me me as a daughter, friend and as a student. It affects me as a daughter because using social media sites enables me to communicate with my family and relatives that are abroad. It affects me the same way as a friend; social media allows me to communicate with my friends. Lastly, as a student, social media affects me quite greatly. Using the internet helps me to broaden my knowledge through the information found online. I am also able to learn about different events and news around the globe. But, as i have mentioned, it also a source of distraction that prevents me from doing school work. In conclusion, social media has it's advantages and disadvantages. By using the internet responsibly and wisely, we can be able to prevent these disadvantages. These are all so true. I completely agree and I love how you presented your point. Great job!
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Post by Danina Garcia on Jul 19, 2015 9:55:51 GMT
Social media has been a part of our daily lives. Social media uses computer tools to allow people to communicate, create and share ideas, pictures or videos. Facebook, Tweeter and Instagram are just three of the widely use social media. From the ordinary people to the most influencial people, these media channels are part of our everyday routine. These innovations has greatly change the way we live today. My father used to tell us stories during their time were there were no computers and internet or even telephones to chat or share ideas. It must be hard for them must because you need to really go to the library or to your friend’s house to do assignments or share ideas.
As a Grade 8 student, social media has helped me a lot when I am studying and communicating with my friends and relatives. First, I was able to connect specially with childhood friends and relatives that are far from where I live. Second, there are users who are posting topics that are very useful and interesting like “Lifehacks” that makes my job or chores easier. Topics that send good messages and life lessons that I can use and share with my family. Unfortunately, there are many irresponsible users that can really do so much damage to others. We must analyze and be very careful about what we read and see in social media because one wrong action may cause harm to others. I always consult my parents if I am not sure with what I am doing.
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Post by Megan Ching on Jul 20, 2015 11:00:41 GMT
Social Media affects everyone, young and old. All of us have different reasons of why we use it, the reasons can be because of the entertainment, because of the updated news or because we simply want to get connected to our loved ones. People can be addicted to Social Media that they don't even realize that it's already taking away they're time. Social Media affect all of us in a different way, even me, as a grade 8 student, Social Media can affect my grades and my relationship with my family and my friends. The benefits I can get from Social Media is that I can communicate with my friends that I miss over the weekend or I can communicate with my family who are out of the country. I can play games online that I enjoy or I can simply just scroll through some pictures/videos that I find entertaining online. By being in Social Media for years, I realized that it can help me to be more responsible because it teaches me to be more sensitive of what I am saying or doing. Social Media also helped me know who I really am. It shows me my inner attitude and by that, I can know what I should improve on.
Social Media taught me how to be a better person. By saying that, it also helped me how to be a better daughter to my parents. It showed me that I really need to get myself out of the computer screen and spare more time with my family, especially my parents. It also affected me as a friend because I knew more about being social sensitive. Social Media taught me how to be more sensitive about my actions and words toward other people. I saw how people talked to each other online and observe them if I am doing the good practices I should be doing. And of course, it also affected me as a student because I became more responsible about my grades and my time I spend on weekdays and on my spare time. As long as you are responsible enough and know the proper attitudes you should apply online, using Social Media can be fun!
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Post by Megan Ching on Jul 20, 2015 11:08:37 GMT
As a Grade 8 MCMS student, social media benefits me in communication, arts, knowledge, self confidence and discipline but social media has disadvantages for me such as inappropriate sites show for fame, cyberbullying and it is a distraction against studying. Social media teaches me social responsibility through its' advantages and disadvantages but when it comes to being socially insensitive, the media has no security in posting inappropriate pictures and censoring for bad words which almost influencing me into being irresponsible. As a daughter and a friend, it influences me into posting bad posts although in a positive way, it helps me in communicating with everyone i know. It affects me as a student when there are strangers trying to stalk me, when there are ads that are lies in he media and it is a big distraction in other sites. Although it helps me in finding information i need for my studies, and helps me in individual and group projects. My friends and family are also affected by the positive and negative effects of social media but they also go to internet games which make them even more distracted until they lose track of time. I will create one in the future but I know my responsibilities, so I will use it in the future but i will only use it when needed or when i have free time. Therefore, i will limit my time in using the internet in a few minutes and go straight to my homeworks and chores. Social media or the internet may have its' up and downs but it should me appreciated and developed in the future because if not, we won't be able to have communication and knowledge. Even though we can do these things with the use of books and sessions with teachers, we wouldn't have went this far without social media. I really agree on your answer. You really informed us what is the advantages and disadvantages of Social Media. Nice Answer!
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Post by Megan Ching on Jul 20, 2015 11:12:43 GMT
Social Media has affected people's lives, whether positive or negative. The internet helped me to understand more about how one can damage people's lives by just clicking the post or send button. It helped me with communication, studies and it entertained me. I have never experienced being cyber-bullied, but obviously it affects the victims whole life. The internet can harm you and help you. We don't and can't control people, so we have to be careful and always ask for help. Cyber-bullying is not a joke, people can commit suicide, self-harm etc. So we have to be careful of what we post and send. People's post / status can influence you, so use only age appropriate sites. Social media can either help you socialize or be anti-social. It can help you socialize by communicating with people online, by chatting with them, getting to know them and being good friends. Another thing is that when you have family gatherings, you can be always on your phone and it won't help you have that special bond with your family and communicate. And that is a bad thing, we should learn how to control when and where we use our gadgets. It can also help us be responsible and mindful on what to post. It helped me as a daughter so I can also help us be responsible and mindful on what to post. As a friend I should be trust worthy and loyal because for example, she/he told a secret to you and as for yourself you shouldn't post it. As a student it helped me to communicate with my classmates and ask for help. It also helped me communicate with my teacher if ever i have a question / project. Great Answer! You really showed out your point. Good Job!
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Post by Carylle Dancel on Jul 21, 2015 7:13:19 GMT
As a grade 8 student having social media accounts can be very beneficial in terms of getting information and contacting friends fast and efficient but sometimes it can be a distraction and can waste time in not so important matters. It is a distraction because some people check their social media accounts before they study and do their school works. Yes, it can benefit you more if you use it wisely and be able to prioritize important matters before anything else. Time management and discipline should be considered. We should know our limitations on the sites that we can visit and avoid those that are prohibited by our parents. Social media teaches social responsibility. We should think before we post and be sensitive to the feelings of others. It is difficult to undo once you have posted and damage has been done. Social media minimized personal interactions and sometimes disconnect us with family, friends and classmates. During simple family gatherings sometimes we are so busy with our gadgets instead of bonding with our parents, siblings and relatives. With friends, social media can be helpful for connecting with friends who are far away and you can still keep in touch and be updated. Still, there are cases when you need to be with your friend physically for support and by just being there when they need you. As a student, social media helps you connect to interact with classmates in sharing information from school activities. Research requirements and group projects are easily done through the social media sites.
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Post by Dione Quiroz on Jul 21, 2015 15:36:54 GMT
I may not have social media but I have seen from my family and friends that do they are a bit more sociable and lively than I am and they have more friends than I do but they sometimes spend more time with their friends than they do with us as a family.
I would create one in the future when I'm older,wiser and more mature because I mostly hear about the problems of social media which I have developed some sort of "fear" about because I don't want to be one of those involved in those problems. I also have seen that there are advantages about social media like you can communicate with your friends and be updated but there is no device or program without its kinks or harmful effects, Right? so one of them is that people get brainwashed into thinking that they can say anything may it be good or bad so they will say what they want to say about anything or anyone and also people have the tendency to talk to people they don't know instead of people they know so it can go one of two ways: 1.That person can be your best friend until you grow old. Or 2.Meeting that person can be the riskiest move you've made in your life. So it has its benefits and harmful effects but everyone's safe if they use it properly.
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Post by Dione Quiroz on Jul 21, 2015 15:43:19 GMT
As a Grade 8 MCMS student, social media benefits me in communication, arts, knowledge, self confidence and discipline but social media has disadvantages for me such as inappropriate sites show for fame, cyberbullying and it is a distraction against studying. Social media teaches me social responsibility through its' advantages and disadvantages but when it comes to being socially insensitive, the media has no security in posting inappropriate pictures and censoring for bad words which almost influencing me into being irresponsible. As a daughter and a friend, it influences me into posting bad posts although in a positive way, it helps me in communicating with everyone i know. It affects me as a student when there are strangers trying to stalk me, when there are ads that are lies in he media and it is a big distraction in other sites. Although it helps me in finding information i need for my studies, and helps me in individual and group projects. My friends and family are also affected by the positive and negative effects of social media but they also go to internet games which make them even more distracted until they lose track of time. I will create one in the future but I know my responsibilities, so I will use it in the future but i will only use it when needed or when i have free time. Therefore, i will limit my time in using the internet in a few minutes and go straight to my homeworks and chores. Social media or the internet may have its' up and downs but it should me appreciated and developed in the future because if not, we won't be able to have communication and knowledge. Even though we can do these things with the use of books and sessions with teachers, we wouldn't have went this far without social media.
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Post by Dione Quiroz on Jul 21, 2015 15:44:41 GMT
Great job that's all I have to say
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Post by Dione Quiroz on Jul 21, 2015 15:46:50 GMT
As a Grade 8 MCMS student, having social media accounts benefits me in many different ways. One, because I can communicate with my friends and classmates. Two, I know the latest news, may it be related to the government, celebrities, and a whole lot more. Three, meeting new people all across the globe is as easy as pie. There are numerous reasons as to how social media is beneficial to a student like me. But on the other hand, it harms us. The most common reason as to why social media is harmful is because it is distracting. We are always tempted to look at our news feed on Facebook or the latest pictures posted by your favorite celebrities on Instagram. It prevents us from doing our homework, which is the first thing we should prioritize. Social media can also prevent us from communicating with real people. Sure, you can talk to family members or friends abroad through the internet. But, while you are having a great chat with your friend online, it holds you back from talking to people who are with you at the moment. For example, I called all of my friends, so we could meet at Mcdonald's. But what do we do? We stare at our phones, chatting with other people instead of your friends, who are with you. Social media teaches us social responsibility. When we tweet or post a picture, we think: Will this be offensive to other people? Practicing this also helps us in our daily life. We think about what we will say, if it will hurt other people's feelings or not. It can also teach us to look at appropriate posts. For me, my social media presence affects me as a daughter, friend, and student. It affects me as a daughter because I can communicate with family members living abroad. It affects me as a friend in the same way. I can communicate with my friends. and I can talk about how we are going to do a certain group work with my classmates. It affects me greatly as a student because i know the latest news, but I get distracted as mentioned earlier. Overall, having social media accounts has its advantages and disadvantages. But, if you know how to handle your accounts properly, you can prevent those disadvantages from happening. As a Grade 8 MCMS student, social media benefits me in communication, arts, knowledge, self confidence and discipline but social media has disadvantages for me such as inappropriate sites show for fame, cyberbullying and it is a distraction against studying. Social media teaches me social responsibility through its' advantages and disadvantages but when it comes to being socially insensitive, the media has no security in posting inappropriate pictures and censoring for bad words which almost influencing me into being irresponsible. As a daughter and a friend, it influences me into posting bad posts although in a positive way, it helps me in communicating with everyone i know. It affects me as a student when there are strangers trying to stalk me, when there are ads that are lies in he media and it is a big distraction in other sites. Although it helps me in finding information i need for my studies, and helps me in individual and group projects. My friends and family are also affected by the positive and negative effects of social media but they also go to internet games which make them even more distracted until they lose track of time. I will create one in the future but I know my responsibilities, so I will use it in the future but i will only use it when needed or when i have free time. Therefore, i will limit my time in using the internet in a few minutes and go straight to my homeworks and chores. Social media or the internet may have its' up and downs but it should me appreciated and developed in the future because if not, we won't be able to have communication and knowledge. Even though we can do these things with the use of books and sessions with teachers, we wouldn't have went this far without social media. Great job that's all I have to say
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Post by Dione Quiroz on Jul 21, 2015 15:47:48 GMT
I agree 100%
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Post by altheya tiquia on Jul 26, 2015 11:31:14 GMT
As a Grade 8 MCMS student, having social media accounts benefits me in many different ways. One, because I can communicate with my friends and classmates. Two, I know the latest news, may it be related to the government, celebrities, and a whole lot more. Three, meeting new people all across the globe is as easy as pie. There are numerous reasons as to how social media is beneficial to a student like me. But on the other hand, it harms us. The most common reason as to why social media is harmful is because it is distracting. We are always tempted to look at our news feed on Facebook or the latest pictures posted by your favorite celebrities on Instagram. It prevents us from doing our homework, which is the first thing we should prioritize. Social media can also prevent us from communicating with real people. Sure, you can talk to family members or friends abroad through the internet. But, while you are having a great chat with your friend online, it holds you back from talking to people who are with you at the moment. For example, I called all of my friends, so we could meet at Mcdonald's. But what do we do? We stare at our phones, chatting with other people instead of your friends, who are with you. Social media teaches us social responsibility. When we tweet or post a picture, we think: Will this be offensive to other people? Practicing this also helps us in our daily life. We think about what we will say, if it will hurt other people's feelings or not. It can also teach us to look at appropriate posts. For me, my social media presence affects me as a daughter, friend, and student. It affects me as a daughter because I can communicate with family members living abroad. It affects me as a friend in the same way. I can communicate with my friends. and I can talk about how we are going to do a certain group work with my classmates. It affects me greatly as a student because i know the latest news, but I get distracted as mentioned earlier. Overall, having social media accounts has its advantages and disadvantages. But, if you know how to handle your accounts properly, you can prevent those disadvantages from happening. ocial media can also prevent us from communicating with real people. Sure, you can talk to family members or friends abroad through the internet. But, while you are having a great chat with your friend online, it holds you back from talking to people who are with you at the moment. For example, I called all of my friends, so we could meet at Mcdonald's. But what do we do? We stare at our phones, chatting with other people instead of your friends, who are with you. what you have written is very true and i agree to it. You have enumerated the good and bad effects of social media thoroughly. I most especially relate to the statement i have quoted above ^.
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Post by altheya tiquia on Jul 26, 2015 12:26:49 GMT
For me, social media has a advantage and a disadvantage, but i believe that there are more advantages than disadvantages. There are various reasons on how how social media is a form of distraction to people my age, it may be as a student or as a daughter. there are scenarios where in we weren't able to finish our homework because we got distracted by watching a video or we weren't able to spend quality time with our friends or family because we were chatting with our classmates. lastly for some, they got carried away with their emotions and posted a bad statement about someone or bashed an artist, in other words they forgot to be sensitive. But I personally look at it in a different perspective, I see this as an opportunity to challenge ourselves to be more responsible, to be wise with our words and actions, to think about other's feelings and to help others through our words and opinions. for example, my homework or test is my number 1 priority but then a you tuber posted a new video and i get tempted to watch it, but instead i turn off the wi-fi so that won't have any reasons for opening my phone so that i could completely focus on studying. Social media could be a form of entertainment, form of communication, a way to express one's self and more. There are many times where in internet or social media has helped me in school. Like when me and my friends almost failed a group work because of lack of communication and cooperation but through Facebook we were able to finish our project. sometimes the internet provides valid information that we can't find in our subject text books, which is truly helpful.
social media has positive and negative effects, although I believe that us MCMS students will be wise and responsible in using the internet at all times. Let us turn these disadvantages as a challenge to be a better being. my social media affects me as a friend because i can be there for my friends that are problematic through a video chat. My social media affects me as a daughter because i can communicate to my family members that are not in the country through Facebook. My social media affects me as a student because i gain or learn more information and it helps me in delivering better projects and assignments.
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Post by altheya tiquia on Jul 26, 2015 12:31:25 GMT
As a grade 8 student having social media accounts can be very beneficial in terms of getting information and contacting friends fast and efficient but sometimes it can be a distraction and can waste time in not so important matters. It is a distraction because some people check their social media accounts before they study and do their school works. Yes, it can benefit you more if you use it wisely and be able to prioritize important matters before anything else. Time management and discipline should be considered. We should know our limitations on the sites that we can visit and avoid those that are prohibited by our parents. Social media teaches social responsibility. We should think before we post and be sensitive to the feelings of others. It is difficult to undo once you have posted and damage has been done. Social media minimized personal interactions and sometimes disconnect us with family, friends and classmates. During simple family gatherings sometimes we are so busy with our gadgets instead of bonding with our parents, siblings and relatives. With friends, social media can be helpful for connecting with friends who are far away and you can still keep in touch and be updated. Still, there are cases when you need to be with your friend physically for support and by just being there when they need you. As a student, social media helps you connect to interact with classmates in sharing information from school activities. Research requirements and group projects are easily done through the social media sites. well said i truly agree!
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Post by Sophia Fernandez on Jul 26, 2015 22:57:12 GMT
Social media is a big part of society today. It is both convenient and influential. Social media affects me in both ways, good and bad. on a positive note, it provides entertainment, news and a sense of familiarity with new people, but alas, it also proves to be a distraction for me. But I think, that with enough self control, social media will not be a bad thing for us.
Social media plays a part in my social responsibility, because with it, I now know to be careful about what I say, what I post and what sites I get involved with. With social media, my knowledge of communication and the right way to do it has been enriched.It has also let me apply its lessons to real life, for example, in everyday life we should take responsibility for what we say, we must teach ourselves that other people have different views, and to have good judgement. Without any experience with social media, I might not have known these things, so I thank social media for helping me.
As a daughter, this shows me human nature. Even though I am exposed to some bad things in there, I am also exposed to how different people think, and I think that people as young as I am should be exposed to different kinds of people, so that we will know how to properly deal with them in the most polite way possible, without the help of our parents, showing them that they can trust us and that we are already mature. As a student it has given me life lessons about time management, responsibility and many more. Lastly, it has helped me, as a friend, to talk to my friends outside of school, because some of them are not near my location. So to conclude, social media can be a bad thing and may cause problems, but we were also edified and connected, with its help.
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