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Trends, Network &

Critical Thinking
Quarter 2 - Module 6
 Trends, Network & Critical Thinking
Grade 11/12 Quarter 2 - Module 6: The Neural and Social Networks
First Edition, 2020

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 Trends, Network &
Critical Thinking
Quarter 2 - Module 6

The Neural and Social Networks

 Target

Welcome to Module 6, in this module, you are going to learn about neural networks,
social networks and establishing linkage between self and the social networks.
You have learned already in your previous lesson the difference between
connections, relationships, and networks. Wherein network is defined as a group of
individuals who collaborates with each other to be able to achieve a common purpose and
connection. (Dictionary.com) The word network composed of two words: net and work,
which coined to mean “working like a net” which means a combination of lines that work as
one. (Basas)
Every individual is part of global networked society. Through the use of technology,
humans can easily connect to each other in the different corner of the world. Everything was
created in this world to serve their own purpose and obligation. How about you, how much
do you know about the reason of your existence? What will be your role or function in this
world or in the society where you live in? Why do you need to connect with others or to be
belong to social networks?
This learning material is composed of two lessons:
Lesson 1: Compare Neural Networks with Social Networks
Lesson 2: Linkage Between Self and the Social Network
After going through this module, you are expected to attain the following objectives:
Learning Competencies
●Compare the neural networks with social networks HUMSS_MCT12-IIg-i-3
●Establish linkage between self and the social network one belongs to
HUMSS_MCT12-IIg-i-4
Sub-tasks:
1. define neural networks and social networks
2. explain the importance of neural networks and social networks
3. identify various social networking sites
4. enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of social networks
5. explain how to establish linkage between self and the social network one belongs
 Jumpstart

For you to understand the lesson well, do the following activities.

Have fun and good luck!

ACTIVITY 1: Can You Recall?

Direction: Give five (5) words that are associated with the word Network.

ACTIVITY 2: What’s the Word?

Directions: Arrange the following jumbled words and used the arranged words to complete
the sentences below.

1. The function of the human can be associated with the society.

2. Social media enable users to create and share content or to participate in social
.
3. Collaboration, , and interaction are important skills that we must
possess in this world nowadays
4. The enormous development in is an important phenomenon in the
21st century.
5. To achieve an ordered community, it must have and connections.
 Discover

Lesson 1: NEURAL NETWORKS and SOCIAL NETWORKS

A social network is defined as a group of social interactions and personal

relationships or a dedicated website or other application which enables users to
communicate with each other by posting information, comments, messages, images, etc.
(Oxford Languages) while neural network is a computer architecture in which a number of
processors are interconnected in a manner suggestive of the connections between neurons in
a human brain and which is able to learn by a process of trial and error. (Merriam Webster
Dictionary). Neural networks are also ideally suited to help people solve complex problems
in real-life situations. The social network is made up of humans, while neural network is
made up of neurons, but in both networks, individual entities mutually influence each other
as participants in a group. The human brain is composed of neurons, which spreads
messages from one nerve cell to another and set together to form a network of nerves. The
brain regulates the whole system of the body, each part has its own function, but one part
cannot function effectively without the other.

The functions of the human brain can be compared to the society. The society is
made up of different social groups and various types of people with different attitudes,
characters, and functions. Each group and individual want to function well, live happily,
peacefully, successfully, and to be belong to a group within the society. To achieve these, each
group, and the individual need to interact and connect with each other and most especially
they need to do their part and function within the society. Failure to do so will lead to
misunderstanding, conflict, and serious problems which may result to the failure of an
individual, organization, or group. There should be linkages, collaboration, and
participation, as the saying goes, “No Man is an Island”, which means we cannot live alone;
we all need other people, most especially our family and friends.

Social networks may include social institutions that focused on meeting our social
needs like schools that serve as foundation for knowledge and skills, church for spiritual
guidance, family for procreation, economy for products and services, media for information
and entertainment, and government to protect us from our rights. Nowadays, people are
attached, active, and living with social networking platforms and apps like Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and others which became their common daily activity.

If our brain regulates body functions, social groups or networks are also regulated
by laws to protect the rights of every member and to maintain peace and to avoid conflicts.
 Lesson 2: Establishing Linkages between Self and the Social Network

The demands of the digital society due to the enormous development of technology
in the 21st century, brings humanity to embrace the online world. Today, life has been
shaped by the beeps of social networking sites. People have found ways to be connected,
updated and socially active on the internet which became possible with the advent of the
numerous social networking platforms and apps like the following:

Facebook
● The largest and one of the most widely used social networking sites in the world.
The first that surpassed the landmark of one (1) billion user accounts.

WhatsApp
● It is an instant messaging platform exists as an independent entity which
captures the imagination of millions of people by having the ability to
communicate and share instantly with individuals and groups.

Instagram
● It was launched as a unique social networking platform that was completely
based on sharing photos and videos. Thus, this enables us to capture the best
moments of our life. Allows us to apply multiple filters to photos and easily post
them to other popular networking sites.

Twitter
● It enables us to post short text messages (called tweets), containing a limited
number of characters (up to 280) to convey our message to the world.

YouTube
● The world largest video-sharing social networking site that enables users to
upload and share videos, view, comment and like.

These are only some of the popular social networking sites that became part of our
daily life. The popularity of social networking sites continues to grow, so does the number of
users. The popularity is due to the ability of meeting the needs and interests of a vast
majority of people. Social networks usually use as a way of socialization, like meeting other
people, sharing latest events, photos and videos to our friends and liking and giving
comments to their post. For others, they used social platforms as a valuable tool for business
and information dissemination.
Establishing connection between oneself and social network help us to be updated
and connected to our family, friends, and other people around the world especially in this
time of pandemic wherein we are living in a new normal and there were so many restrictions.
On the other side, we must be vigilant to some of the
disadvantages of social networks, and to avoid this, we should remember the following when
joining or establishing linkage to social networks.

Social Networking Safety Tips:

1. Do not share personal details or be cautious in sharing personal information
like the date and place of birth, address, and phone number.
2. Adjust primary settings in your phone/computer or in your account so that
you can control the information that you will be sharing.
3. Limit details about work history. Do not give all the information about your
past work and employer.
4. Verify who is connecting with you. Limit your friends
5. Keep control of comments

The following are some of the Advantages and Disadvantages of using Social
Networking:

Advantages Disadvantages
1. Possibility of unlimited 1. Lot of information
communication with other 2. Bullying, cyberbullying and
users social pressure
2. New acquaintances/friends 3. Distraction from
3. Simple and easy way of business/work/
communication 4. Health problems
4. Easy access to news and 5. Confidentiality risks
important information
5. More opportunities for doing
and developing business

Social networks may help us a lot, but we cannot deny the fact that there are also
some disadvantages of using it. Although everyone has the right to establish linkage to social
networks, each one must be responsible and set limitations in using it. We should use it
wisely, responsibly and intelligently. Social networks are not for self-validation (the feeling of
having recognized, confirmed, or established one’s self own worthiness or legitimacy -
Webster) through the reactions from other people. We must know our worth and established
our self-esteem. Knowing what is real and expected will help us to uplift our self whatever
comments or reactions that we will be receiving in social media or networks we belong.

The use of social networks by anybody whatever stage of life they belong must be
governed by the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 or the Republic Act.No.10175.
 Explore

ACTIVITY 1: Let’s Compare

Direction: Compare and contrast neural network with social network using the table below.

Difference Similarities Difference

Neural Network/
Neural Network Social Network
Social Network
• A computer architecture • Neural and Social Network • A group of social
are both channels for
in which a number of interactions and personal
linkage and
processors are interconnection. relationships.
interconnected in a • Both members/parts •Dedicated website or
manner suggestive of the mutually influence each other other application which
connections between as participants in a group. enables users to
neurons in a human brain. • Each part has a function communicate with each
and contributes to the other by posting
• Neural networks are also
ideally suited to help whole network information,
people solve complex comments,messages, and
problems in real-life
situations. images.
• The social network is
• Neural network is made
up of neurons made up of humans.
 ACTIVITY 2: Know the Significance
Direction: Briefly explain the importance of social and neural networks
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