Social media

Lesson 5.3

  • First Super-computers

    Made in the 1940's, it was the starting point for rapid growth in technology
  • Internet

    The first instances of the internet came in the 1960's, and it was called CompuServe
  • Networks

    Communication with the internet became faster and more efficient in the 70's. UseNet (made in 1979) allowed users to communicate via newsletters
  • Home Computers

    In the 1980's, home computers were becoming more popular and social media was getting more modernized. IRC's were used in 1988, and stayed until the 1900's
  • First Real Social Media

    The first "modernized" social media site was called Six Degrees, and it was made in 1997. It allowed users to make a profile picture, and make friends with other users.