Social Networking, Web 2.0, & Internet Safety

Presented October 4, 2007

by Julia Parra

For NM Technology In Education Conference

Ruidoso, NM

Moodle Course

• http://reta.nmsu.edu/moodle

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• Enter the course titled: Networking, Web 2.0, & Internet Safety

What is Social Networking

• Social Networking vs. Social Networking Sites

"A social networking site is an online place where a user can create a profile and build a personal network that connects him or her to other users. In the past five years, such sites have rocketed from a niche activity into a phenomenon that engages tens of millions of internet users."

Retrieved on October 1, 2007 from http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/198/report_display.asp

The Stats According to Pew

• > 55% of all online American youths ages 12 -17 use online social networking sites like Myspace (85%) & Facebook (7%)

• 66% limit access to their profiles

• 48% visit daily or more

Stats according to NSBA

• 9-17-year-olds reportspending almost as much time using social networking services and websites as they spend watching TV (about 9 hours SN a week vs. 10 for TV)

• They are chatting, blogging, visiting SNs, sharing music/videos/photos, building sites, creating content…

Retrieved October 1, 2007 from http://www.nsba.org/site/view.asp?CID=63&DID=41340

Social Networking Fears

“Students and parents report fewer recent or current problems, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and unwelcome personal encounters, than school fears and policies seem to imply.”

Retrieved October 1, 2007 from http://www.nsba.org/site/view.asp?CID=63&DID=41340

Parents

In fact, 72-76% of parents expect that social networking will help their children with conflict management, social skill development, and academically.

Educators

“While a significant percentage of educators require their students to use the Internet for homework, school policies indicate that many are not yet convinced about the value of social networking as a useful educational tool or even as an effective communications tool. This may indicate that their experience with social networking is limited. However,they are curious about its potential, a sign that there may be some shifts in attitudes, policies and practices in the future.”

NSBA Recommendations

• Explore social networking sites.

• Consider using social networks for staff communications and professional development.

• Find ways to harness the educational value of social networking.

NSBA Recommendations

• Ensure equitable access.

• Pay attention to the noncomformists.

• Re-examine social networking policies.

• Encourage social networking companies to increase educational value.

Join the Course!

• http://reta.nmsu.edu/moodle

• Create an account

• Enter the course titled: Networking, Web 2.0, & Internet Safety

• Email Julia with any problems