1. Social Networking: An Introduction Monday March 8

3. Social Networks and Education

6. Business Networks

7. Computer Networks

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.

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.

15. Facebook

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18. Social Networking – An Introduction What are Social Networks ? Facebook www.facebook.com Most popular site as of 2008 - over 400 million registered members

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20. Social Networking – An Introduction What are Social Networks ? Twitter www.twitter.com Most recent social networking site. Uses short (140 characters) messages

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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