2. What is Social Networking
• Social Networking is where individuals,
companies and groups can come together to
communicate, explore and share videos.
3. How Social Networking Started
• The year was 1969 , when CompuServe was
the first major internet provider.
• Then from that point the internet and social
networking grew into the sophisticated way of
interacting with others.
4. Who Uses Social Networking
• 1.9 billion people use some sort of social
network.
• 1.4 billion of those people prefer facebook as
their networking site.
• 98% of adults ranging from ages 18-24 are the
biggest supporters of social networks.
• 250 million people use smart phones for
networking.
5. The Advantages
• Individual can keep in touch with friends.
• Individual can explore and find lost relatives and
friends.
• Share important information, such as photos,
birthdays and special announcements.
• Employment possibilities.
• Education research.
6. The Disadvantages
• Employers or potential employers can see
your actions, which could cost you your
employment or not getting employment.
• Students spending to much time on sites.
• Inappropriate behavior, language and photos.
• Cyber Bullying and stalking.
