The document discusses social networking concepts and compares several social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. It provides an overview of each platform, describing their core functions and how users can connect and share content. Examples of personal home pages and user interfaces are displayed for each network. The document also notes that social networks have become very popular in general and lists some other niche networks for specific communities. It aims to help users understand different social media options and how to utilize them.

1. Social Networks
Connecting to the rest of the world

2. Objectives
Objectives:
1. Discuss social networking concepts
2. Brainstorm ways in which online social net-
working may benefit us
3. Compare and contrast several different
types of social networks
4. Discuss privacy in social networks, and
demonstrate ways to improve privacy
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3. Social Networks- Overview
 Discuss: Social, Media, Networking
 What are your “offline” social networks?
 Brainstorm ways that you can use online social
networks
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4. How do social networks compare??
 Facebook: Post & view photos & comments
 Twitter: Posts limited to 140 characters
 LinkedIn: Post resume, find a job, join
groups
 Pinterest: Share likes on a “board”
 Other uses: support groups, learning
languages, sharing thoughts and pictures
, practice new language skills, and
more.
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5. Example 1: Facebook
 Post and view notes to friends
 Post pictures
 Share interesting links
 Send out group messages
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6. Facebook Home page
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7. Facebook Timeline
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8. Facebook Groups
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9. Facebook Family
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10. Facebook friends
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11. Facebook Promotions
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12. Example 2: Twitter
 Post notes in under 140 characters
 Post pictures
 Share interesting links
 Can categorize followers by topic
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13. Twitter Home page
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14. Twitter Hash Tags
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15. Twitter Lists
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16. Twitter List: Instructional Design
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17. Example 3: LinkedIn
 Post and view resumes
 Look for jobs
 Find others with similar occupational goals
 Includes groups, so you can network within
your interest
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18. LinkedIn Home page
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19. LinkedIn Jobs
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20. LinkedIn Groups
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21. Example 4: Pinterest
 Create boards on interests
 Pin links to your board
 Find pins and boards which you enjoy
 Repin other pins
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22. Pinterest Home page
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23. Pinterest Jenna’s boards
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24. Pinterest Community
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25. Social Networks are Popular
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26. How popular?
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27. PatientsLikeMe
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28. LiveMocha
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29. Meetup
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30. Flickr
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31. Whatever your needs, a network
for you!
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32. Thanks for listening!
Questions? Comments?
mprine@sdccd.edu
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