Social Networking - Reinvigorating America
The following tweets are some that we found captured the theme at the "How Social Networking Can Re-Invigorate American Democracy and Civic Participation" seminar at the Brookings Institute today. So, want to know what people were talking about? If so, here is out tweet summary!
- This is the best thing about social media. It allows companies, celebrities and offices to reach the individual who is making a difference.
RT @bethanyshondark: Social media allows candidates and offices to have one-on-one interactions with people who aren't big donors. - @MindyFinn #CTIcivic- Social media is causing people to rely more on individuals for spreading information than the large institutions. This raises concerns as to whether we are always receiving accurate information.
RT @abbyalger: .@lrainie: "General trust in society moving away from big institutions to networks." #cticivic- This tweet raises an interesting question. With so many young people using social media, isn't it about time we teach them how to use it properly? This could range from introducing them to useful organizations on Twitter or how to create an online presence that represents them.
RT @CRANDIEBERRY: #CTIcivic Should students be taught to tweet and other social media manners in civics class?Social media is changing the way we interact and how we receive our news. Now, more people are using social media to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the world and with each other.
- While social media gives all of us access to more information at a faster speed, there is more pressure/need for journalists to fact check what they are reporting.
.@mindyfinn at #CTIcivic: Because of the push for views, "we have extremely irresponsible things happening in the world of #journalism."- Watch the complete webcast here! There is a lot of valuable information for you social media gurus out there.
- The @BrookingsGS event has concluded. Webcast will be archived and available for viewing on our event page t.co/CsCBl7B #CTIcivic
