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CHAPTER
Introduction to Web Introduction to Web 2.02.0
Social Networking
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◊ Explain what a social network is, what social networks are used for, and the typical features of social networks
◊ Describe the advantages and disadvantages of social networks
◊ Take appropriate measures to maintain your safety and privacy
◊ Describe Internet resources that educate people about social networking
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Comprehension ObjectivesComprehension Objectives
◊ Set up an Orkut account and create your profile
◊ Invite a friend to join your Orkut network
◊ Modify your Orkut account settings◊ Create your own social network using
Ning, add features, and change its appearance
◊ Moderate and promote your Ning social network
Activity ObjectivesActivity Objectives
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What Is a Social Network?What Is a Social Network?
A community made up of people, groups, or organizations that are connected by one or more common interests.
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Types of Social NetworksTypes of Social Networks◊ Communities of friends
▫ Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Orkut
◊ Professional networks▫ LinkedIn, Plaxo
◊ Specialty “networks”▫ Flickr, Match.com, YouTube, Ning
◊ Issue-focused networks▫ Change.org
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Can Anyone Join?Can Anyone Join?
◊ In an open community, anyone is free to join, regardless of their interests or who they might know.
◊ In a closed community, members typically must be invited by the site organizer or pre-existing members.
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Features of a Social Network Features of a Social Network SiteSite◊ Home page◊ Profile◊ Friends◊ Communication areas◊ Video and pictures◊ Groups◊ Applications
▫ Widgets▫ Internal/external applications
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◊ Communicate easily and affordably with others▫ Reconnect with old friends
▫ Expand your circle of friends/colleagues
◊ Improve writing and technical skills◊ Expand professional network
Social Network AdvantagesSocial Network Advantages
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◊ Time/distraction◊ Contain privacy issues◊ Invite cyberstalking/cyberbullying
▫ Case of Lori Drew
Social Network Social Network DisadvantagesDisadvantages
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◊ Use common sense◊ Never share your password◊ Avoid publishing images that identify
where you live, work, or go to school.◊ Never divulge personal information
to strangers
Social Network SafetySocial Network Safety
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Limit AccessLimit Access
Privacy options:•Anyone access•Limited access•Varying levels to different features
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◊ Use antivirus/antispyware◊ Avoid adding unfamiliar applications
Avoid RisksAvoid Risks
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◊ Check to see if your social network has a safety or security page
◊ Read your social network’s privacy policy
◊ Change your password periodically◊ Carefully review your privacy settings◊ Consider using an alternate browser,
such as Mozilla Firefox, rather than Internet Explorer.
Additional PrecautionsAdditional Precautions
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Activity: Set-up Orkut Activity: Set-up Orkut AccountAccount
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Create an Online ProfileCreate an Online Profile
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Invite Friends to Join Your Invite Friends to Join Your NetworkNetwork
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Contact, Groups, and Contact, Groups, and RequestsRequests
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Activity: Set Up Ning Activity: Set Up Ning NetworkNetwork
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Customize and Promote Customize and Promote NingNing
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Additional Internet Additional Internet ResourcesResources◊ David Lee King (http://www.davidleeking.com/)◊ Ning: Network Creators (
http://networkcreators.ning.com/notes/The_Perfect_Social_Network)
◊ Mashable: 10 Most Beautiful Social Networks (http://mashable.com/2007/07/09/beautiful-social-networks/)
◊ Find a Social Network (http://findasocialnetwork.com)
◊ Social Networking (http://www.whatissocialnetworking.com/)
◊ Social Networking in Plain English (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a_KF7TYKVc)
◊ StaySafe.org (http://www.staysafe.org/)Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall
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