Each week there will be two prompts requiring your response. Responses may be posted in one blog entry or two, but each response should be clearly titled. While blogging is more relaxed than formal essay writing, it requires a minimum word count (see individual instructions), good grammar and correct spelling. It also requires APA documentation of sources when quoting or citing from a website or using any online source. Prompt #1: Media & Popular Culture In “A Nation of Vidiots” (pp. 441-443) Jeffrey Sachs asserts that television “Is bad for one’s physical and mental health.” The same argument could be made about social media. Both television and social media also contribute to “social fragmentation” (442). Further, Sachs states, “Media can be useful as a provider for information, education, entertainment, and even political awareness.” In 300 words, share your view of either (A) television or (B) social media as positive or negative. Using specific examples, including your own habits of either television viewing or social media usage, make an argument for or against. Include a link or graphic to an example of the media you choose. Be sure to include an APA reference for the source. Prompt #2: Literature and the Arts: Why do they matter? After reading the introduction to Chapter 10 (p. 486), visit one of the following museum sites. Choose a work of art from any on-line collections and write a short essay about the importance of art. Perhaps you are writing to a young person who may not understand the nature of art. Be sure to describe the specific piece you have chosen, and include the image if possible. Cite as follows: Basic Format for an Electronic Image Author/Artist. (Year image or art was created). Title of work [Type of work], Retrieved from URL (address of website) Museum Sites

Prompt 1

Social media is a platform where interaction occurs amongst people. The interaction has enabled excellent sharing of ideas, career, interests and other forms of expressions. Therefore, social media has engulfed all business done on earth providing sufficient customer needs.  There are different forms of social media. These include: Facebook, whatSapp, and twitter, among others. They are the fastest modes of sharing information, although limited to the people who have, smart phones, laptop, desktops and the internet connection. This paper discusses the advantages of social media.

First, social media has enhanced effective communication in the business world, (Burcu, 2018). Most of the companies have used social media to advertise their products. For example, different organizations such as Wal-Mart, Starbucks, ExxonMobil, have shared their products within the social media. (Burcu, 2018). Customers have been shopping online for these products. Therefore, time and money is saved by the producers and the consumers.

Secondly, social media has improved teamwork and connectedness amongst individuals. Groups are made within media platform. These groups are used to share careers, ideas, just to mention a few (Johnston, 2018). For instance, a farmer has a challenge in his or her farm. He or she will post the challenge in a group in order to get the solutions.

Finally, social media has helped people to invest a lot. Social media has encouraged the audience get the right information at the right time. For instance, inspirational quotes are targeted to Christians (Johnston, 2018). They will all turn to such quotes that will in turn help the owner to invest more money.

In conclusion, more advantages have risen when using the social media. There have been achievements to the people who use their knowledge well based on the social media. Correct use of social media builds one’s knowledge, innovativeness and creativity.

The following is he link to show an example of the social media: https://web.facebook.com/business/ads-guide/image/facebook-feed/traffic?_rdc=1&_rdr

 

Prompt 2

Art is a creative way in which one express skills and imagination in a visual way. The expression can be in form of painting, or sculpture. The audience will have a beauty or emotional power thus appreciating the work. There are different forms of art. These involve literature, music, painting, or dance. Impact is always gotten from the audience through facial expression, imitation or copying of the styles or buying the products. They will need to keep in touch with them always for reiteration. Although there have been cons of art, there has been more pros which is explored in this paper.

First, art has enabled the artists to express the beliefs and the truth. Some approves our beliefs and some disapproves our beliefs. For instance, most of the people don’t believe that God exist (Celia, 2007). The gospel artist makes us feel the presence of God while they express their feeling through the cross image, songs, and chants.

 

An art of a cross to signify existence of God.

Secondly, the art creates beauty and pleasure within the environment. The landscape within the homesteads, offices, and the organization might be unpleasant. Solving the issue will need an artist to create a monument within the vicinity for beauty purposes.  However, the monuments might be the images of great leaders in the historical calendar of the state or the company. These will create a vivid picture amongst individuals thus creating the essence of remembrance.

A picture showing a monument within the Landscape

 

Finally, art are used to create and express emotions. Some sculptures are made to express misunderstanding and chaos. Therefore, it creates a discussion to people to check on the right ways or thoughts to follow. Generally, a sense of making the wise decisions is created within an individual, family, and the society (Celia, 2007).

People Fighting due to misunderstanding.

 

References

Burcu, B., Wietske, V. & Gerald, K. C.(2018). The Rise of Promoters: User Classes and Contribution Patterns in Enterprise Social Media. Journal of Management Information Systems, 35 (2) 10-646.

Johnston, W. J., Shadab, K., Le, A. & Julian, M. (2018). Behavioural Implications of International Social Media Advertising: An Investigation of Intervening and Contingency Factors. Journal of international marketing, 26(2), 43-61.

Celia, A., Robert, B., Nerly, J. (2007). Learning, Engagement and Cultural Citizenship at ArtPlay: what engages children in artist-led music programs, and why? Victorian journal of music education, 10(1)