9.2 Businesses utilize social media by posting promotions and giveaways/contests to win free or discounted items. #GNED1411

9.3 Amazons Alexa “Alexa Has Lost Her Voice” campaign included many popular influencers resulting in a very funny and entertaining commercial which made it stand out. #GNED1411

10.1 I think that the use of social media by a political candidate makes an impact on my voting decision. When I see a political candidate promoting something on social media that I want and agree with I am more likely to vote for them. #GNED1411

10.2 I do not fall into the Citizen 2.0 category. I do use social media to look at political information but I do not use social media to express my views and opinions with other voters. #GNED1411

10.3 I think social media shaped the 2019 Canadian Federal election in a big way. More political candidates used social media to connect with voters. This also made it easier for young people to see what was going on during the election. #GNED1411

11.1 I've contributed to the participatory economy by using social media to sharing valuable information to others. #GNED1411

11.2 An example of a company that has used Crowdfunding to successfully raise money for a project is Nomatic. They recently had a Kickstarter for a camera bag. #GNED1411 kickstarter.com/projects/11315…

12.1 I think social media is effective at supporting activism and advocacy. Social Media is world wide therefore people are able to reach a wider audience. I have been moved to support a cause through social media such as donating and retweeting/reposting. #GNED1411

12.2 unicef.org UNICEF #GNED1411

12.3 I think digital activism/advocacy supported by the use of social media can make a difference in society to some extent. I think it raises awareness and informs people about a cause/social change. Hopefully in the future it encourages people to do something more. #GNED1411

13.1 I have used social media for educational purposes such as using Twitter for this course. Also I have used YouTube to help learn techniques for photography and videography. There are so many free tutorial to help you use photo/video editing softwares as well. #GNED1411

13.2 Social media can be used in Education by using it for online classes like this one. Getting people to interact with each other even though they will never meet. I believe classrooms should start giving the option to use social media for their participation mark. #GNED1411

13.3 Social media can be more of a distraction in the classroom. I think it should only be used for homework to continue the discussion from class and online classes to get people that don't know each other to talk and express their ideas. #GNED1411

14.1 I think social media will become even more easier to post and share one. I also think it will be used more by all generations, not just the younger generation. They will probably find a way to make it more useful for everyone. #GNED1411

14.2 I don't think there are any social media technologies that are already out will gain popularity because there are social media platforms like Instagram that are really popular and I don't see leaving any time soon. #GNED1411

14.3 (1) The most surprising thing I learned in this course was that our privacy is not so private anymore. People can find out anything about a person through social media. #GNED1411

14.3 (2) 3 most useful things I have leant: - how business are taking advantage of social media to attract more people to the company. - how teachers are using social media to help students learn. - to make sure to check privacy settings on ALL social media platforms. #GNED1411

14.3 (3) I will use the information I have learnt how to use social media to better my photography business. Tracking a very successful business on social media help me understand how to use it effectively. #GNED1411

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