Research Paper on Social Networking: Research Paper on Social Networking
by Alessandro Cecconi EDD 8012 CRN 200820 Management and Evaluation of Instructional Technology and Distance Education Programs
Nova Southeastern University December 17, 2007
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Definition The term “social networking” does not exclusively belong to digital technology on the Web. On the contrary, social networks had been studied from the beginning of 20th century with the aim to comprehend how the members of a certain community interact and which mechanism can determine the interaction itself. Today social networking commonly refers to all those activities that are carried out within specific online services that provides free space and software tools which
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Nielsen Top 10 Social Networking Sites
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Figure 3. Nielsen/NetRatings Top 10 Social Networking Sites chart From the charts above it is possible to say that social networking is certainly a relevant element in our digital lives, giving to all users the opportunity to keep in contact with a large number of different communities by subscribing to specific services that offers specialized platforms for video, blog, photos, etc. Applications for ITDE Social networking represents a big resource for e-learning, because of its big impact on the World Wide Web. In fact, the social networking online services implemented a new model of knowledge management, totally based upon the worldwide voluntary contribution of users. But to what extent is social networking powerful for distance education? It is very interesting to point out that the average age of social networking users is strongly and quickly decreasing; the new generations seem to be extremely familiar with this kind of approach to the Web. According to a January 2007 survey by the Pew Internet &
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American Life Project, 55 percent of teens (ages 12 to 17) report having created a personal profile online, and an equal number regularly use social networking sites such as MySpace or Facebook. Of those, 91 percent use the sites to stay in touch with friends they see frequently. With all that screen time, students are acutely attuned to - and sometimes more comfortable
The use of social networking sites is rising at great rates. According to a report conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in 2012, ninety-five percent of individuals aged 12-17 use the internet; and eighty-one percent of those use social network sites (Pew Interest). Although it is known that social media can have a useful impact on lives, often times people forget that with a positive comes a negative. The continual use of social network sites will impact teen lives more negatively than positively because they can cause huge distractions from valuable and critical pursuits like education; they can also cause mental health issues and a reduction in communication skills.
Social networking is a website which can be used to interact with other people on the same platform. This can be used to meet new people and keep in contract with friends and families. In this report I will be explaining different social medias and their purposes. Also I will be giving real examples of the social media webpages.
There are many different technologies that can be utilized within the classroom. The first technology to be discussed is Social Networking. Social networking can be defined as websites such as Facebook that allow users to connect with current friends and meet new ones. It also allows users to connect over common interests and ideas. (Groff, J., & Haas, J., 2008) There are many different sites of Social Networking, so more common than others. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are all common among students, however there are many sites that can be utilized within the classroom.
Do students feel lost without social media on daily basis? The first social networking site called”SixDegree.com” was existed from 1997-2001. This allowed users to create personal spaces and to connect to peers. “Friendster, created in 2002, popularized social networking in the United States but was quickly outpaced by other social networking sites such as Myspace (2003), Facebook (2004), Twitter (2006), Pinterest (2009), and Google+ (2012).”(ProCon.com)
Audience Revelation Statement: Many of us depend on social networks often in our daily lives. For instance, we individuals use Facebook to keep in touch with friends, family, and relatives, or to perceive another’s statues. Through our busy life, we don’t really take the time to understand the history and the many uses of these networks.
Many students agree that social networking is an essential tool in education today. Feedback has become a vital tool amongst students and teachers in networking whether it’s Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter (Carey, n.d.). In a recent study, it stated that 59% of students who belong to “social networking sites” admitted that when there on the Internet they explore topics to communicate about such as college preparation and occupations. Another study shows that 50% of students use social networking to improve on their studies and teachers have found that this has helped students become more successful in their reading and writing vocabulary (“Social,”
The global financial crisis that started in mid-2008 affected many industries, including the aviation industry. Fewer business and leisure travelers were flying due to the economic recession. Corporations and government agencies issued orders, as part of an austerity drive, for less travel or, when absolutely necessary for their senior employees, for economy-class travel. This became an opportunity for
Technology in terms of social networking plays a vital role in maintaining a long-distance relationship. A research in the Cyber Psychology, Behavior, and Social Networking compared the role of Social Networking Site in a long-distance romantic relationship (LDRR) and in a geographically close romantic relationship (GCRR). The authors came to a conclusion that “Individuals in LDRR were more likely than individuals in GCRR to use SNS for relationship maintenance by using SNS to express their involvement and to gauge their partner’s involvement… For LDRR couples, because of a lack of physical and social means to perform and experience relationship maintenance processes, the findings suggest that SNS is an important alternative” (Billedo et
Social networks are targeting a young population able to communicate with each other and creating new communities. We can illustrate it with lot of example of companies like MySpace. Indeed this social network is defined as a community of music lovers sharing photos and music. This web site also enable fans to communicate with their favorite bands.
At any given time of day, anyone can access an abundant amount of information at the click of a button. Men, women, kids, teenagers, adults and even the elderly are learning how to use the internet to their advantage. Among all the benefits the internet has provided to us, online communication has proven to be the most beneficial. Social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace have made it easy for everyone to stay in contact with each other. Regardless of how far apart a family member or friend is, everyone is just one click away. If someone is not having a good day, they can share their feelings with everyone in a matter of seconds. These social networking sites have become quite popular among adolescents. They allow teens to stay more connected with their friends outside of school. Now teens have become more obsessed with their friends Facebook or Twitter status than engaging in outdoor activities like football or
Hello, Good morning,honorable judges,ladies and gentlemen! it is my a great honor for me to be here to share with you some of my viewpoints about social networking here .
Nowadays, social medias on Internet seem to be a new capital way of communication. First of all, a social network is a user 's association on Internet, who exchanges information. Each member shares information with “friends”, who themselves have their own “friends”. all the members of the social network are indirectly connected. There exists any kind of social networks and they all have different goals. Indeed, some give the opportunity of communicating with friends, colleagues or family, by sharing photographs or videos. Others, have as a function to establish a safe online business, meetings single people, or, playing video games and talking with other players. Thus, these networks make great universal strides and are massively attended
Teens today are living in a digital age where social media and the internet not only has a strong impact on their lives, but is also described as addicting. Social media websites like tumblr and Facebook are taking over people’s lives! Teens are always on their phones sharing pictures and stories and trying to see what their friends are up to. Nine out of ten teens have used
As a teenager logs onto the internet for homework, the focus is lost. Why? Well, out of like infinite possibilities and opportunities of internet browsing and blogging, the teen is most likely on Facebook. Facebook, or as it was originally called www.thefacebook.com, is a website where users post and share photos, profiles, and basically anything that in a foreign world was considered “private”. Although, it is not only trendy teens surfing this site, business men marketing, musicians
Changes in online social relationships have increased rapidly, particularly over the past 30 years. ‘Generational differences increase as the pace of social change increase’, Shapiro said, (Salman, J, 2009). Several different generations, for example the baby boomer generation, generation Y and generation X, have embraced online social networking. As of 2009, 73% of teenagers between the ages of 12-17 use online networking sites. This is an increase from 58% in 2007. Specifically, 82% of teenagers between the ages of 14 & 17 and 55% of youth between 12 & 13 year olds have a social networking profile