Social media has become a common mode of communication for businesses, professional communicators, and interpersonal communication. In this discussion, you will consider the impact of social media and online communication in our society.
For your initial posting answer the questions below. Explain your viewpoints and give supporting examples, where possible, that are reflected in today’s society and your personal experiences, as well as using supporting resources.
Do you think social media and online communication have positively and/or negatively impacted social skills and communication in our society domestically and globally? Why or why not?
What specific challenges and barriers in communication, if any, do you think social media reinforces in our society and on a global level?
Have you found yourself relying predominantly on online communication (e.g., texting, instant messaging) in your personal and professional circles, instead of in-person meetings or phone conversations? Has anything been lost or gained from this transition?
Are we losing the art of communication? Is the language of textease and tweeting adversely affecting students’ ability to write effectively and efficiently in their academic coursework and beyond in their careers?
Tip: Copy and paste each question (bullet group) and type your responses underneath.
In your replies to at least two peers, use these questions to guide your responses:
What is your reaction to your peers’ viewpoints about the impact of social media and online communication in our society? Do you agree or disagree and why?
Have you had similar experiences to your peers in their use of social media for personal and professional communication? Has anyone (e.g., parent/grandparent, professor, employer, friend, or significant other) ever complained to you or given you feedback about the lack of quality in such communications?
*Please reply to each peer individually as if you are speaking to them directly.
