Tom Gaskin shared his reflections on using Social Network Sites for campaigning and youth participation at the LGIU Action Learning Set on Youth Participation and Social Network Sites on the 26th Feb 2009.

1. www.norfolk blurb .co.uk Social Networking Sites: Models of participation

2. Virtual resident’s group

7. Feedback “ Ello to evrybody: I think that Tom G deserves a vote of thanks for representing our moans, groans and plaudits to the City Living management” “ Great idea Tom” “ Good work Tom, I never considered myself one for the "neighborhood meeting" kind but looks like I am”

8. Initial lessons learnt Make it relevant Make it accessible Make it specific Promote the opportunity

9. Let it grow Promote achievements Update it Involve decision makers/influences

10. Consulting with current service users

13. Virtual detached youth work

16. Hi a little while ago you added me as a friend after I sent you a request introducing myself as a Youth Worker who works for the Norfolk County Council. Since then I have begun to build a network of past and present students from Norfolk in order to help me collect the views and opinions of local young people. Tom Gaskin Work

19. Build your own social networking site

22. Peer Research

23. Collaborating online

29. Build apps/widgets