How I Know What I Know
I know what I know from a variety of people, places, and things. My environment, experiences, religion, education, personality, and those I surround myself with all contribute to my knowledge base.
As a baby, I learned from my parents and surroundings. As I got older, I went to school and learned from teachers. Now, while still learning from those around me (colleagues, friends, family, etc.), I also educate myself through my experiences—growing from both successes and failures. Likewise, my curiosity and 'need-to-know' nature cause me to seek out news—reading articles, watching television, listening to the radio, browsing Twitter, and much more.
One New Thing I Learned Via Social Media Today & Why I Believe It's True
I believe this to be true because various friends wrote congratulatory messages on her Facebook wall. Her sister posted photos of Dana and her family in a hospital room, holding a newborn baby. Additionally, Dana's husband Chris posted a photo of Dana holding her daughter, tagged with the baby's name: Maria Allyn. There was no denying this special news was true!
Source Used to Acquire This News
We all have a group of people with whom we share life's most precious moments, and social media allows us to do this—connecting from near and far.
Resources
Bilton, N., & Shepard, A. (2010, September 15). NPR Ombudsman/New Media. WOSU
Public Media. Podcast retrieved from http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/npr-ombudsman-new
-media/
To put it simply, I know what I know from being alive and aware—an active participant in life. I see, feel, listen, and think, absorbing the world around me.
One New Thing I Learned Via Social Media Today & Why I Believe It's True
Using social media today, I learned my friend Dana delivered a beautiful, healthy baby girl.
I believe this to be true because various friends wrote congratulatory messages on her Facebook wall. Her sister posted photos of Dana and her family in a hospital room, holding a newborn baby. Additionally, Dana's husband Chris posted a photo of Dana holding her daughter, tagged with the baby's name: Maria Allyn. There was no denying this special news was true!
Source Used to Acquire This News
I relied on my Facebook friends to acquire this information.
Why Social Media Can Be Reliable for Obtaining Credible Information
In this instance (personal life), I believe social media sites are very reliable for obtaining credible information. Aside from the obvious fact of trusting my close friends, there was physical evidence by way of photos. Plus, the date of the posts matched Dana's due date.
Taking it a step further, I can't even count the number of times I've found out about engagements via Facebook. Most couples share their news with the world by posting a photo of the two of them, basking in happiness with a glass of bubbly and a sparkling diamond.
In the NPR Ombudsman/New Media podcast, Nick Bilton says social media will become “anchoring communities” that actually tame information overload and help determine what news and information to trust and consume and what to ignore.
Why Social Media Can Be Reliable for Obtaining Credible Information
In this instance (personal life), I believe social media sites are very reliable for obtaining credible information. Aside from the obvious fact of trusting my close friends, there was physical evidence by way of photos. Plus, the date of the posts matched Dana's due date.
Taking it a step further, I can't even count the number of times I've found out about engagements via Facebook. Most couples share their news with the world by posting a photo of the two of them, basking in happiness with a glass of bubbly and a sparkling diamond.
In the NPR Ombudsman/New Media podcast, Nick Bilton says social media will become “anchoring communities” that actually tame information overload and help determine what news and information to trust and consume and what to ignore.
We all have a group of people with whom we share life's most precious moments, and social media allows us to do this—connecting from near and far.
Resources
Bilton, N., & Shepard, A. (2010, September 15). NPR Ombudsman/New Media. WOSU
Public Media. Podcast retrieved from http://wosu.org/2012/allsides/npr-ombudsman-new
-media/
Thanks Shannon
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