The power of social media – Are virtual interactions taking over reading among the youth?

With the advent of technology came social media and over time, through various virtual networks, people are able to communicate, share ideas, interact and gain access to information. The reality however is that, every social media application has its pros and cons and whereas some focus more on entertainment and interactions, others are mainly used for sharing knowledge-based information. Regardless, there appears to be a pattern – the youth seem to be towing more of the lines of entertainment, fun and interactions, rather than reading. Despite the reading materials available via social media, not many focus on that. Even beyond that, social media appears to be taking over reading in the lives of many youth. But there are various dynamics and this documentary explores these, looking at issues from the expert view and that of the youth also. Is social media taking over reading habits in the youth? What more can the youth gain from social media that they seem to be lacking in? This documentary researches into the issue. Watch the full documentary below: WA

With the advent of technology came social media and over time, through various virtual networks, people are able to communicate, share ideas, interact and gain access to information. The reality however is that, every social media application has its pros and cons and whereas some focus more on entertainment and interactions, others are mainly used for sharing knowledge-based information. Regardless, there appears to be a pattern – the youth seem to be towing more of the lines of entertainment, fun and interactions, rather than reading. Despite the reading materials available via social media, not many focus on that. Even beyond that, social media appears to be taking over reading in the lives of many youth. But there are various dynamics and this documentary explores these, looking at issues from the expert view and that of the youth also. Is social media taking over reading habits in the youth? What more can the youth gain from social media that they seem to be lacking in? This documentary researches into the issue. Watch the full documentary below: WA