social networks
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What is a social network?
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Objectives of lesson
• Identify what a social network can do• Recognize the difference between
members and groups within a social network
• Compare and contrast three social networking sites
This is Bob Bob is
having a party
He’s inviting a few people…
It will be a wild affair!
Some friends from work
Some of his neighbors
And some scuba friends
He is inviting…
If Bob’s party is a social network, all of the people who come to the party are
members.
The members of a social network can also form
groups
Bob’s friends from work, his neighbors and his scuba
friends all belong to
groups.
Members can join any group. Members can invite others to join.
Members can set up groups.
In this way, a social network can bring together people from all
areas and allow them to find others with common interests.
But a social network can do so much more than this…
A social network can list upcoming events , or share favorite
websites. You can share photos, videos and blogs. You can talk live or you can use a forum to share ideas.
List upcoming events
Share favorite websites
Share photos & videos
Three social networking sites…
FACEBOOK:• Find your “friends”• Create “groups”• Create “events”• Post messages to
everyone• Post pictures of your
own or others• Private messages to
“friends”• “Like” comments,
companies, groups• Fun with others
using Apps• Targeted ads!
TWITTER:• Messages 140
characters or less• Can post notes,
pictures and links• Can follow anyone (no
permission needed)• Anyone can follow you
(unless you have blocked it)
• Lists let you put those you are following into categories for quick reference
• Use “#hashtag” or “keyword” for specialized searches
PINTEREST:• New kid on the block!• Create boards of things
you like on the web (such as recipes, favorite sites, books)
• Share pins of others (called “repinning”)
• View other boards• Used to promote
products, websites by professionals
• “Like” a pin• “Follow” someone’s
board
5 shocking facts about social media*
7% of Americans have not heard of
80% of Americans between the ages of
18 and 24 use Facebook
74 million Americans are concerned about
privacy on social networks
34% of social media users have never posted to a social
network
Social media has become a major plus
for companies
http://www.businessesgrow.com/2012/06/14/8-shocking-new-social-media-facts/