web 2.0

I am going to write about the pros and cons of using a web 2.0 application in everyday life. Web 2.0 is the use of integrating social media into websites such as Twitter,Facebook or blog pages e.g Blogger.com.

  Facebook

Facebook is a social networking website that was launched in February 2004, and to this day, there are around 1 billion users, and this number is still increasing as more people are gaining access to computers and have knowledge of this website. Facebook helps people keep in touch with friends and family, even if they are on the other side of the world. 


It is very useful as you are able to post pictures, videos, URLS for other websites for example you tube, and not only can you do this on your own Facebook page/wall, but you can do it to others too! It is also convenient as you can see when friends/family's birthdays are as it comes up on your homepage. Also, you can be invited to events by people and also see other peoples events if they have made them public. However, Facebook is known to be a main website that is known for cyber-bullying. So many people are very cautious about who they accept as friends. 


However, younger children are most vulnerable in this case , so parents must be extra cautious about their child when using Facebook. Also Facebook has been known to carry virus' as you can send them to people through direct message (inbox) or to their actual Facebook page. One of the main concerns for Facebook is it is highly addictive, I will be one to agree with this as i know how hard it is to actually go on your laptop and do an assignment without logging onto Facebook. This is many teachers concerns as they know their students are very likely to be distracted by websites such as Facebook or twitter and not putting 100% concentration into their task/assignment.