This document provides an introduction to social networking. It defines networks as interconnected groups of people or things that can also refer to interacting with others to gain connections. Common types of networks include media, business, computer, and personal social networks. Social networks online allow people to create profiles and invite others to join their network, growing the total membership. Popular social networking sites mentioned are MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. The document also discusses how social networks can be used for education, both for educators to collaborate and students to learn, but there are also concerns about inappropriate content and privacy.

1. Social Networking: An IntroductionMonday March 8

2. Social Networking – An Introduction Types of NetworksMedia/Business/Computer/Social-Personal What are Social Networks ?

3. Social Networks and Education

4. Other ResourcesSocial Networking – An IntroductionNetworks: DefinedThe term network can be thought of as a NounAn interconnected group of people or things Social Networking – An IntroductionNetworks: DefinedThe term network can also be thought of asVerbThe interaction with others to gain connections or for personal advancement.Social Networking – An IntroductionNetworks: DefinedSo, think of network as a thing and an action.You can use a network to network – make new connections !

5. Social Networking – An IntroductionNetworksCommon types of networks areMedia Networks

6. Business Networks

7. Computer Networks

8. Personal/Social NetworksSocial Networking – An IntroductionNetworksMediaRadio and television shows are broadcast across a network.

9. Social Networking – An IntroductionNetworksBusinessProfessional associations and groups oriented around career/work activities.

10. Social Networking – An IntroductionNetworksComputerComputer labs, wireless networks, the Internet.

11. Social Networking – An IntroductionNetworksPersonal/SocialClubs, societies formed around hobbies, special interests, etc.

12. Social Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? Social Networking in Plain Englishhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a_KF7TYKVcSocial Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? Social Networks utilizing the web are formed around sites that let people create online connections with others.Individuals sign onto a site and begin to create a personal network.

13. Social Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? Individuals invite others to become part of their own personal networks, and who then invite more people. The total number of members and links in the network grows.

14. Social Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? What are the common Social Network sites? MySpace

15. Facebook

16. TwitterSocial Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? MySpace www.myspace.comMost popular site in 2006

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18. Social Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? Facebook www.facebook.comMost popular site as of 2008 - over 400 million registered members

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20. Social Networking – An IntroductionWhat are Social Networks ? Twitter www.twitter.comMost recent social networking site.Uses short (140 characters) messages

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22. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationSocial networks within education can be thought of in several ways: Educator-oriented use

23. Learning-oriented useSocial Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationEducator-oriented useSocial networks can be used by educators to grow professionally. Exchanges of ideas and professional development are 2 common activities.

24. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationEducator-oriented useSocial networks can be used by educators to grow professionally. Exchanges of ideas and professional development are 2 common activities.

25. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationEducator-oriented useNing in Education http://education.ning.com/

26. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationEducator-oriented useClassroom 2.0 http://www.classroom20.com/

27. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationBenefitsStudents already enjoy using these social technologies outside of school.

28. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationBenefitsStudents can discover, explore, and contribute to topics that interest them.

29. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationBenefitsStudents can connect with peers and experts using the tools of the 21st Century workplace.

30. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationConcernsStudents can access inappropriate content.

31. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationConcernsStudents themselves can also create online content – thus, inappropriate sharing is also a concern.

32. Social Networking – An IntroductionSocial Networks and EducationConcernsPosting sensitive information about themselves, their family, or their friends can be risky behaviour.

33. Social Networking – An IntroductionOther ResourcesOnline Social Networking for Educators http://www.nea.org/home/20746.htm Social Networking for Teachers http://socialnetworking4teachers.wikispaces.com/