9. Social Networking – An Introduction Networks Business Professional associations and groups oriented around career/work activities.
10. Social Networking – An Introduction Networks Computer Computer labs, wireless networks, the Internet.
11. Social Networking – An Introduction Networks Personal/Social Clubs, societies formed around hobbies, special interests, etc.
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13. Social Networking – An Introduction What are Social Networks ? Individuals invite others to become part of their own personal networks, and who then invite more people. The total number of members and links in the network grows.
18. Social Networking – An Introduction What are Social Networks ? Facebook www.facebook.com Most popular site as of 2008 - over 400 million registered members
20. Social Networking – An Introduction What are Social Networks ? Twitter www.twitter.com Most recent social networking site. Uses short (140 characters) messages
24. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Educator-oriented use Social networks can be used by educators to grow professionally. Exchanges of ideas and professional development are 2 common activities.
25. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Educator-oriented use Ning in Education http://education.ning.com/
26. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Educator-oriented use Classroom 2.0 http://www.classroom20.com/
27. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Benefits Students already enjoy using these social technologies outside of school.
28. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Benefits Students can discover, explore, and contribute to topics that interest them.
29. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Benefits Students can connect with peers and experts using the tools of the 21st Century workplace.
30. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Concerns Students can access inappropriate content.
31. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Concerns Students themselves can also create online content – thus, inappropriate sharing is also a concern.
32. Social Networking – An Introduction Social Networks and Education Concerns Posting sensitive information about themselves, their family, or their friends can be risky behaviour.
33. Social Networking – An Introduction Other Resources Online Social Networking for Educators http://www.nea.org/home/20746.htm Social Networking for Teachers http://socialnetworking4teachers.wikispaces.com/
34. Social Networking – An Introduction Other Resources Educational Networking http://www.educationalnetworking.com/ 5 Ways to Create Learning Experiences with Technologyhttp://www.mrkeenan.com/?p=382
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