Social Media 3. Social media affects the way students write.
➔ The most prominent technological
advancement of the new millennium. Social Gutenberg Press
media websites and applications are ➔ The most cost-effective inventions created
designed to facilitate the creation and during the Renaissance Period. It made a
exchange of information in a virtual space. historic impact on society because people
➔ The essence of social media in the context were able to print hundreds of book copies
of being a space where and through which at a fast rate
information can be spread and shared can
be traced to early technologies that made Personal Computer (1970)
information sharing possible ➔ Also referred to as a PC, is a computer
design for individual use. It is typically used
Social Media for tasks such as word processing, internet
● Plays a large role in the advertising industry browsing, email. multimedia playback and
-Used to gain more information about their target gaming.
consumers since these platforms allow people to
divulge basic personal information such as their The Rise of Social Media
name, age, gender, location. likes and dislikes. ● Friendster in 2002
● Can engage people in political matters. ● Myspace in 2003
-Makes political engagement easier because ● Facebook in 2004
"posting such support online requires a little effort. ● Twitter
-A newer and more dynamic outlet for expressing ● Instagram
their political beliefs and interests. ● Snapchat
● Allowed many of its users to enter or create These sites acts as platforms that people use to
virtual worlds. talk and interact with each other without the
- A new form of communication where people can limitations of time and space.
virtually meet up with friends and communicate with
them in realistic ways from the comfort of their According to Kemp in 2017: he estimated that there
homes. are about 2.80 billion active social media users
● Used as a means of leisure, and most users [Link] is the most prolific among the
use it to connect with family. friends and various social media platforms.
loved ones.
Philippines alone can account for 48 million social
Social Media in Education media users, 33.14 million of which are Facebook
➔ The classroom acts as both a venue and users.
avenue for teachers and students to
interact. Today. social media is used to BIODIVERSITY
further connect and enhance the
interactions between teachers and students ➔ The variability among living organisms in
both in and out of the classroom. Both the terrestrial, marine and other aquatic
parties are able to do various activities resources of the earth.
online.
3 Levels of Biodiversity:
Problems encountered by Social Media Users:
a. Species Diversity, is the heterogeneity of living
● The issue of privacy and identity theft.
● Cyberbullying species in a givenregion or habitat.
● Effects on the way a society establishes its Species is a group of organisms of similar
norms and ideologies.
individuals that are capable of interbreeding.
Advantages of Social Media in Education They are grouped based on the similar
1. Social media enhances student characteristics of their family.
collaboration and interaction.
2. Social media allows information sharing. Habitats is the place where the different
3. Social media expands student-teacher species live.
interaction.
Different habitats:
4. Social media improves student's
communication skills and decrease barriers a. Tropical Rainforests, are dense and warm
for self-expression. rainforests with high rainfall typically found
Disadvantages of Social Media in Education:
between 10 degrees north and south of the
1. Social media reduces face-to-face equator.
communication
2. Social media can be used as a tool for
bullying.
b. Temperate Forest, is a forest found between in a certain area or region with
the tropical and boreal regions, located in the non-living things.
temperate zone.
c. Grassland (Savanna), is an area where the
vegetation is dominated by grasses.
Grasslands occur naturally on all continents
except Antarctica and are found in most
ecoregions of the Earth.
d. Desert, is a landscape where little
precipitation occurs and, consequently, living
conditions create unique biomes and
ecosystems. The lack of vegetation exposes
the unprotected surface of the ground.
e. Aquatic, is an ecosystem found in and
THREATS TO BIODIVERSITY AND HEALTH
around a body of water, in contrast to
land-based terrestrial ecosystems.
f. Polar Ice (Tundra), is located at the very top
and very bottom of the Earth. They are cold, FACTORS THAT PRESSURE ON
windy and have a lot of snow and ice. It’s BIODIVERSITY LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY:
even too cold for trees to grow.
1. Habitat destruction - Alteration or complete
g. Tide Pools, or rock pool is a shallow pool of destruction of natural habitats is a major
seawater that forms on the rocky intertidal factor that impacts biodiversity. The way
shore. These pools typically range from a few humans rapidly alter the ecosystem can
inches to a few feet deep and a few feet decrease species diversity and may cause
across. Many of these pools exist as separate species extinction. For example, the
bodies of water only at low tide, as seawater continuous logging and conversion of
gets trapped when the tide recedes. forests may decrease the number of species
thriving in the area. Deforestation results in
the loss of natural habitats of birds,
b. Genetic Diversity, describes the variety in the
mammals, and other vertebrates. Coastal
number of genetic types, as well as the
developments geared for tourism result in
chromosomes present in different species in a
destruction of marine life.
given region. It is the difference in the genetic
make up between species and the variety within a
single species. 2. Invasive alien species – Alien species are
It helps in the evolution of new species, for it is non-natural or exotic species that are not
useful in adapting to changes in different native in a particular area. The introduction
environmental conditions and essential for of non-indigenous species to an area can
agricultural productivity and development. cause species diversity to decline, as these
species are often invasive and compete for
resources such as food and space. They are
c. Ecosystem Diversity, refers to the variation in the often characterized with high reproductive
ecosystems in a region. Deals with the variations in rates and may outnumber natural and
ecosystems within a geographical location and its endemic species.
overall impact on human existence and the
environment. Ecosystem diversity addresses the
combined characteristics of biotic properties 3. High population density and growth rates –
(biodiversity) and abiotic properties. The continuous increase in human
population increases the demand for food
Ecosystem is defined as a biological community
supply and resources. The conversion of
that includes all living things interacting
land for food production and human
habitation causes biodiversity loss. Products Therefore, health is a reliable Indicator for the
and services from natural ecosystems may country's sustainable development. The health of
be exploited. people affects economic flow and growth
(cohablnitlative2010).
4. Climate change – Climate change is the
direct and dominant driver of biodiversity Human health rests on biodiversity. The diverse
loss. According to the Intergovernmental collection of goods and services provided unending
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, benefits on human health, On the contrary, the
50% of Asia’s coral reefs are at risk because unprecedented loss of biodiversity globally impose
of climate change. ASEAN countries are threats to human health and well-being Hence, the
predicted to be the most vulnerable to the call to maintaining a healthy and sustainable
effects of climate change. biodiversity should not be disregarded. Life Is
Impossible without a healthy and sustainable global
environment (Cohablnitiative 2010).
5. Illegal wildlife trade – According to
ASEAN-WEN (Wildlife Enforcement
Network), 100 million animals are being Here are the points on how does biodiversity
hunted for their meat. Illegal wildlife trade affect our health (Cohablnitiative 201○)
which directly reduces biodiversity is valued 1. Biodiversity helps secure food, health, and
at $10 to 20 billion. livelihood for people
Diverse collection of food systems
6. Deficiencies in the knowledge on maintain crop supply and also promote
biodiversity – Public awareness and resistance of crops and livestock to pests
education on the importance of biodiversity and other stressors. Diets containing
are necessary to conserve it. Raising various types of food promote good
consciousness among individuals and health and provide the necessary
communities may help in addressing threats nutrients and vitamins for humans
to the Earth’s biodiversity and improving
natural ecosystems. 2. Biodiversity serves as a rich source of
materials for medical research
Research endeavors on wildlife
7. Inadequate enforcement of environmental
diversity, anatomy and physiology,
laws and poor political will – Regulations,
ecology, and Biochemistry can
policies, and laws have been enacted to
contribute to great developments in
preserve the environment; however, they are
human medicine. Some organisms of
not properly enforced.
interest in research include horseshoe
crabs, bears, sharks, and cetaceans
8. Failure to put value on the environment –
According to the study The Value of the
3. Biodiversity provides abundant resources for
World’s Ecosystem Services and Natural
traditional and modern medicine.
Capital published in Nature in 1997, the
value of ecosystem services amount to $33 Nowadays, there are still a lot of people
trillion per year, and majority of the value of who rely on traditional medicine to
these services is outside the market system. maintain their health. Modern drugs are
also derived from natural products
including pain killers, drugs against
Biodiversity and the Human Health cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and
Health is our most essential human right. Most cancer. Meanwhile, millions of species
people consider health as treasure and wealth means are still waiting to be discovered for
overall wellness that secures our physical, their potential application in medicine
emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social aspects,
4. Biodiversity helps in the control and prevention of
infectious diseases
Destruction of biodiversity contributes
to the emergence and transmission of
infectious diseases not only in humans
but also in animals and plants. Disease
outbreaks due to SARS avian influenza,
malaria, Ebola, Marburg, and Hantavirus
Pulmonary Syndrome have been
accounted to human induced abuse of
biodiversity
5. Biodiversity serves important roles for the
communities' cultural, spiritual, and social
growth
Biodiversity loss causes negative implications
for physical, mental, and social well-being of
humans. There has been an increasing rate of
pathological conditions including
diabeteshypertension, and cardiopulmonary
diseases because of such loss. access to
greenspace is linked to better health outcomes
and faster recovery rate for the sick
6. Biodiversity conservation is very important for
climate change adaptation
Biodiversity loss exposes communities. at
greater risk inexperiencing adverse effects of
climate change, particularly floods and droughts
among others
7. Stable and sustainable ecosystems support relief
and recovery efforts.
Healthy ecosystems serve as natural buffers
against devastating natural phenomenon
including typhoons, floods, landslides, and
droughts among others. These can also provide
essential resources for rebuilding livelihood
during post-crisis events.