Reflection about the debate entitled, " Social media
Hi guys! This is our new post. Last Friday we have our debate in Media and Information Literacy. We are very nervous at the same time we feel fulfillment of our debate. Topic: Media and information technologies promote greater socio-political participation among the citizens. Reflection Social Media has rapidly grown in importance as a forum for political activism in its different forms. Social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube provide new ways to stimulate citizen engagement in political life, where elections and electoral campaigns have a central role. Personal communication via social media brings politicians and parties closer to their potential voters . It allows politicians to communicate faster and reach citizens in a more targeted manner and vice versa, without the intermediate role of mass media. Reactions, feedback, conversations and debates are generated online as well as support and participation for offline events. Messages p