The document discusses the use of social networks for learning. It describes social networks as online communities that allow users to connect, collaborate, and share information worldwide. The document then focuses on two specific social networks: the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) network and the Digital Arts Education network. It outlines the benefits of each network, such as connecting with others of similar interests, accessing blogs and discussion forums, and participating in special interest groups.

1. The Social Network PhenomenaUsing Social Networks for Learning Alma Godoy

2. Online community of Internet users Community of like minded people Tool for contacting, collaborating and/or sharing information worldwide Accessed through a membership Connection to acquaintances and their acquaintances and so on… Blogs and discussions of diverse topics What are Social Networks? EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

3. History of Social Networks EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

4. Most Popular Social Networks EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

5. International Society for Technology Education (ISTE) http://www.iste-community.org/ Digital Arts Education http://digitalartsed.ning.com/ Social Networks of Interest EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

6. ISTE Social Network Social Network with 3537 members in the Educational Technology field EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

7. 180 Blog posts to choose from ISTE Social Network - Blogging EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

8. Discussion Forums on current and relevant topics ISTE Social Network – Discussions EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

9. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – Moodle users, Twitter enthusiasts, LinkEd, etc. ISTE Social Network - SIGs EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

10. Connect with people of similar interests Discussion of current and relevant topics Special Interest Groups (SIGs) provide a platform for sharing information Blogs – on time delivery of information Community of educational technology professionals from across the world Learn new ways to integrate technology in classroom Benefits of ISTE Social Network EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

11. Digital Arts Education Social Network Community of digital art teachers and students to converse and display EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

12. Offers the DATA blog where members share the latest information about the digital arts Digital Arts Education Social Network - Blog EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

13. Articles of interest to professionals or students in the field of digital art Forum to share ideas, perceptions, philosophies Personalized space to upload artwork Current information Build relationships with other artists Community of like minded individuals with similar interests Experience new ideas and techniques Benefits of DATA Social Network EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management: Using Social Networks for Learning

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