Glossary

Internet-based applications that allow the exchange of content created by their users. 

Social media can be classified in different types: (1) social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram); (2) blogs, including microblogs (e.g., Twitter); (3) content communities (e.g., YouTube, Flickr, Pinterest); (4) collaborative projects (e.g., Wikipedia); (5) virtual social worlds (e.g., Second Life) and (6) virtual game worlds (e.g., Sims).

Type of social media where users can create profiles with personal information and connect with family, friends and collegues by giving them access to that profile and/or by sharing private messages. This category includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, among other social media platforms.

Term used in the scope of this course to refere to social networking sites, content communities and microblogs as a whole.