This presentation describes the ways and means of using several Social Network sites for Web2.0 related searching.

1. How we use Social Networks to fulfill Information needs J.A.Amaraweera [ Visiting Lecturer (LIS )] Dept of Lib. & Info. Sci University of Kelaniya

4. Basic Google Search Screen Choose what to search Enter search terms here Click here when ready to start search Can choose to search only Canadian sites Set your preferences Automatically takes you to the first site in results URL- the website address Get more help with your searching Title of Web Page

5. Social Network A social structure made of nodes that are generally individuals or organizations. A social network represents relationships and flows between people, groups, organizations, animals, computers or other information/knowledge processing entities. (The term itself was coined in 1954 by J. A. Barnes. ) [http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/social_network.html ]

6. Social Networking Site (SNS) Abbreviated as SNS a social networking site is the phrase used to describe any Web site that enables users to create public profiles within that Web site and form relationships with other users of the same Web site who access their profile. Social networking sites can be used to describe community-based Web sites, online discussions forums, chatrooms and other social spaces online . [ http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/S/social_networking_site.html ]

8. Some Logos of Social Networks

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14. “… our communication, our knowledge acquisition, our social network , is increasingly computer mediated.” Tim O’Reilly What is the difference between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0? “ Web 1.0 was about connecting computers and making technology more efficient for computers. Web 2.0 is about connecting people , and making technology more efficient for people.” Dan Zambonini

34. Educational Social Network Classroom 2.0

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