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Questions:

1. In Step 1, you were introduced to the history of Mediated Communication by communication professor Steve Klein. He shared an introductory look at "mediated communication" by defining the term, exploring a brief history of the evolution of mass media, and identifying critical functions of mediated communication, particularly "gatekeeping."
a) The mass media explosion opened information sources not normally available to people. Share how this information changed access to information and communication.
b) What are the functions of mediated communication?
c) How do "Gatekeepers" exert social and cultural power? And does that affect equality and access to information in our world?
2. In Step 2, you watched TedTalk. Still, we are Alone by Sherry Turkle provides a better understanding of the pros and cons of social media and how that relates to the quality of relationships we have with others. Share two concepts or ideas you learned from the talk that demonstrate the pros and cons of social media.
3. In Step 3, you watched Is social media Hurting Your Mental Health by Bailey Parnell. As social media continues to become part of the fabric of modern life - the "digital layer" - abstinence is becoming less of an option. Bailey thinks it's high time we learned to practice safe socials before it's too late.
a) What are the common triggers?
b) How are they affecting you over time?
c) How can you make a more positive experience online?