1. New ideas for Educational Networking By Pamela Comer EDLD 5362 Informational Systems Management

2. A new idea for education http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rQkTPWW2I “Social networks are a defining characteristic used to describe the advent of Web 2.0 as the transition from the web as a static tool of document storage to an interactive network inviting collaboration on all levels." Dallas McPheeters(March, 2009)

3. Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook's mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet.

4. Why use facebook? World’s largest social network – over 250 million users Students are connected – “always on” 85% of college students use Facebook(Arrington, 2005) 60% log-in every day (Arrington, 2005) Effective method of communicating with students Instant messaging feature Ability to share photos, links, and attachments Ability to schedule and invite students to events Students personally prefer social networking (Facebook, MySpace, etc.), instant messaging, and text messaging over e-mail. (Olsen, 2007)

6. Connecting students

7. Publicizing events

8. Sharing information

11. Allows for informal dialogue

12. Promotes casual discussion

13. Freedom of expression

14. Exploration and discoveryhttp://www.bc.edu/schools/law/library/services/facserv/social-network.jpg

16. Communicating Information

18. Promotes self-discovery and social development

19. Increases the level of engagement in program services

20. Enhances program retention