AOL Is Officially Shutting Down | THR News

AOL Is Officially Shutting Down | THR News

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

AOL announced the permanent shutdown of its iconic instant messaging service, AIM, effective December 15th. AIM, popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, evokes nostalgia for many who used it to chat with friends. The announcement led to a wave of reactions on Twitter, with users sharing memories and humorous takes on AIM's demise. Despite the sadness, some see it as a chance to reflect on the past and move forward. The video concludes with a tribute to AIM's impact on digital communication.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the shutdown of AOL's instant messaging service, AIM?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What date was AIM officially announced to be shutting down?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did users express their feelings about the shutdown of AIM on social media?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What nostalgic memories did users share regarding their experiences with AIM?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were some of the common activities users engaged in while using AIM?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF