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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[http://www.Instagram.com Instagram] is an internet based application for sharing images, pictures, videos and comments. It is user-friendly and widely used for social communication. It also has its application in other areas such as business and education. | [http://www.Instagram.com Instagram] is an internet based application for sharing images, pictures, videos and comments. It is user-friendly and widely used for social communication. It also has its application in other areas such as business and education. | ||
| − | + | It was created in October 2010 by Mike Systrom and Mike Krieger, thought it was later bought by another social media platform Facebook in 2012. | |
Top Ways to use Instagram in the Classroom include | Top Ways to use Instagram in the Classroom include | ||
| − | # Showcase Student Work | + | # Showcase Student Work through a class page students and families can follow |
# Feature a Student of the Week | # Feature a Student of the Week | ||
# Capture Field Trip Memories | # Capture Field Trip Memories | ||
| + | # Creating digital storytelling assignments | ||
| + | # Document progress on projects | ||
| + | #Photojournalism | ||
For more info, see here:<ref>https://www.weareteachers.com/10-surprising-ways-to-use-instagram-in-the-classroom-2/</ref> | For more info, see here:<ref>https://www.weareteachers.com/10-surprising-ways-to-use-instagram-in-the-classroom-2/</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:30, 28 April 2018
Overview
Instagram is an internet based application for sharing images, pictures, videos and comments. It is user-friendly and widely used for social communication. It also has its application in other areas such as business and education. It was created in October 2010 by Mike Systrom and Mike Krieger, thought it was later bought by another social media platform Facebook in 2012. Top Ways to use Instagram in the Classroom include
- Showcase Student Work through a class page students and families can follow
- Feature a Student of the Week
- Capture Field Trip Memories
- Creating digital storytelling assignments
- Document progress on projects
- Photojournalism
For more info, see here:[1]
History
Instagram was first launched in October 2010. In September 2012 Facebook finalized their purchase of Instagram for $1 billion. Despite this acquisition, over half of Americans don't know that Facebook owns Instagram, and according to TechCrunch editor-at-large Josh Constine, Facebook prefers it that way. This has a lot to do with the demographical differences between users of Facebook and Instagram.
User Statistics
As of 2018, Instagram's website claims to have 800 million users ranging from celebrities, musicians, teens and the general public as a whole. While Facebook is the largest online social networking site overall with 2.13 billioin monthly active users, Snapchat and Instagram tends to appeal more to teens and younger millennials. A recent survey showed that 71 percent of Americans aged 18 to 24 use Instagram. That is much higher than the 45% who use Twitter in the same age group. As of January 2018, 40 billion photos have been shared on Instagram. Interestingly, 68% of Instagram users are female.
Features
Instagram has a feature that allows users who follow each other to send private messages using Instagram Direct. This function was later updated to allow users to send friends live videos. Another feature allows users to pinch the screen to zoom in on images/videos as desired. Beginning in April 2018, users can blur selected portions of photo uploads while keeping the rest of the photo clear and in focus. Users can also change the privacy settings on their account. This allows for the option to approve anyone who wants to follow a them.
See Also
References
> Millennials prefer Snapchat and Instagram
> Instagram Statistics as of 2018
> Facebook Statistics as of 2018
