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Telegraph
The first ever telegraph was created by Samuel Morse. Its main purpose was for long distance communication. "It worked by transmitting electrical signals over a wire laid between stations"( Editors). Editors, H. (2009, November 09). Morse Code & the Telegraph. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/topics/inventions/telegraph -
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Ring.. Ring.. Telephone
The first ever telephone was invented. It wasn't touch screen or Bluetooth but it did the job and made calls and communication easier. -
Computers
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Sixdegrees.com
Sixdegrees.com was a way to connect with others by sharing photos and posts. "Six degrees also let users make friends with each other and expand their social groups. Users were able to send messages, post bulletin board items to others in first, second and third degree connections - hence the name" (Six Degrees Social Engine).
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Wikipedia
Wikipedia was created in 2001. "Its founding aim was to provide an online encyclopedia that allowed anyone to edit articles. It should not surprise you that it is the world's most popular general reference site on the web" (McFadden).
McFadden, C., & McFadden, C. (2018, December 04). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
LinkedIn
LinkedIn was created to connect people to jobs around them and make it easier to find employment.
McFadden, C., & McFadden, C. (2018, December 04). A Chronological History of Social Media. Retrieved from https://interestingengineering.com/a-chronological-history-of-social-media -
YouTube
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Facebook
Facebook was the new and improved Sixdegrees. It allowed people to post pictures and videos, catch up with old friends and share content. It was a way for people to connect. -
Twitter
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Pinterest
Pinterest was "the world’s craft enthusiasts rejoice" (The history of social media: A timeline). It was invented for insparation and ideas for people to search and create.
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Instagram
Instagram was made for people to post photos of what they were doing. It wasn't till later on that videos and stories were added. "Instagram is launched and hits 1 million users by December. The selfie takes its first steps toward become the bane of humankind" (The history of social media).
The history of social media: A timeline. (2019, March 12). Retrieved from https://phrasee.co/the-history-of-social-media-a-timeline/ -
Snapchat
Snapchat was made for sending pictures, videos and best friends. In 2011 Snapchat launched so people could send funny photos to their friends and see each others "best friends" meaning who you snap chatted the most.
