The Pains and the Gains of Social Media

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Submitted by: Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin The recent cruel murder of the daughter of a retired Nigerian general, Cynthia Osokogu, by persons she allegedly met on Facebook has once again brought to the fore, the pervasive risks and threats affiliated with the usage of social media. Many observers, especially those who – or whose friends of … Read more

How Students can use Social Media in the Classroom

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Technology is ubiquitous these days. Everyone has a cell phone, a laptop, a tablet and/or an iPod. It seems that companies are constantly releasing new gadgets meant to save time and make life easier. This means that everything we do is centered around technology, including our personal lives and our workplace which also means that … Read more

Facebook and Twitter as Addictive as Cigarettes & Alcohol – Do you agree?

Obviously, it will take some courage to admit addiction to social networking sites but a little honest evaluation will tell. How much of your time do you spend on social networking sites? Facebook and twitter. The irony of it is that social media sites are designed with one thing in mind, ‘to keep you coming‘ … Read more