Social networks in FLT

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of social media in the text?

• a) Internet forums

• b) Email

• c) Social networks

• d) Microblogging

What is the primary function of social media?

• a) To sell products and services online.

• b) To create, share, and exchange information, ideas, and multimedia.

• c) To connect only with family and close friends.

• d) To play online games.

What is the primary purpose of a social networking service (SNS)?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical feature of a social networking service?

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Which website is considered the first true social networking site?

• a) Classmates.com

• b) SixDegrees.com

• c) Friendster

• d) Facebook

Which platform allows users to create their own social networks from scratch with minimal programming knowledge?

• a) Facebook

• b) MySpace

• c) Ning

• d) LinkedIn

"Trolling" is defined in the text as:

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What is one way that privacy on social networking sites can be undermined?

• a) Users having strong passwords.

• b) Users disclosing personal information.

• c) Social networking sites having strict privacy settings.

• d) Third parties refusing to use information posted online.

What is the hashtag used by educators on Twitter to share information and participate in daily chats?

• a) #edchat

• b) #schooltech

• c) #edtech

• d) #onlinelearning

What is a key advantage of using online social networks for language learning?

• a) They decrease opportunities for interaction.

• b) They promote constructivist learning through meaningful communication.

• c) They discourage active language learning.

• d) They limit learners' exposure to authentic language materials.