. What specific challenges and barriers in communication, if any, do you think social media reinforces in our society and on a global level? . Do you think social media and online communication have positively and/or negatively impacted social skills and communication in our society domestically and globally? Why or why not? . Have you found yourself relying predominantly on online communication (e.g., texting, instant messaging) in your personal and professional circles, instead of in-person meetings or phone conversations? Has anything been lost or gained from this transition? Are we losing the art of communication? Is the language of textease and tweeting adversely affecting students' ability to write effectively and efficiently in their academic coursework and beyond in their careers?