Since the creation of the World Wide Web, the modern Internet in 1990, it has evolved several times. These evolutions are slow, hard to define and ever-changing. We begin to define the way web was changing by calling it, Web 1.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0...etc. These evolutions have brought us to the world we live in today. Today social media is everywhere. Its used in personal lives, business, K-12 education, higher education and government. Social media is even used by terrorist organizations. When using social media we need to be aware of its impact (positive and negative) and the ethical ramifications of using Social Media.

Read and view all of the following links: Web 1.0 vs Web 2.0 vs Web 3.0 vs Web 4.0 vs Web 5.0 A birds eye on the evolution and definition https://flatworldbusiness.wordpress.com/flat-education/previously/web-1-0-vs-web-2-0-vs-web-3-0-a-bird-eye-on-the-definition/

This is an oldie but a goodie: Social Media in Plain English https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpIOClX1jPE

19 Dos and Donts of an Effective Social Media Presence http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/19-dos-and-donts-of-an-effective-social-media-presence/ss-BBlsvnM#image=1

Ethical Issues in Social Media https://vrevzine.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/ethical-issues-in-social-media/

Social Media in War: http://nypost.com/2015/06/05/us-bombs-terror-hq-after-isis-moron-takes-selfie-there/ http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/06/05/moron-selfie-isis-location-air-force-general-walsh-baldwin-nr.cnn

Read, Watch, Review and do your own research to answer these questions in about a one page response. Submit your response through the Assignments section.

Questions: a) How has the Internet evolved over time? Where do you think it is headed? b)What are some of the protocols you currently follow to ensure you are portraying an ethical and positive web presence? c)After reviewing the materials and doing your own research, summarize what have you encountered regarding social media and ethics.