Multimedia and Internet Networks
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What is the definition of 'networks' as a noun?

  • A group of computers connected together
  • An interconnected group of people or things (correct)
  • A type of social media platform
  • A means of personal advancement

    • What is an example of a personal/social network?

  • A radio show
  • A club or society formed around a hobby (correct)
  • A professional association
  • A computer lab

    • How do Social Networking Sites (SNS) rely on network effects?

  • By limiting the number of users on the site
  • By providing exclusive content to users
  • By charging users a subscription fee
  • By attracting users only if their friends are on the site (correct)

    • What is Metcalfe's Law?

    <p>The value of a network is proportional to the square of the number of users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an educator-oriented use of social networks within education?

    <p>For educators to grow professionally and exchange ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using social networks in education?

    <p>Students can connect with peers and experts using the tools of the 21st century workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concern about using social networks in education?

    <p>Students can access inappropriate content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of social bookmarking?

    <p>Discovering new sites by searching popular bookmarks and tags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is social media?

    <p>Any media shared online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Metcalfe's Law related to?

    <p>The value of a network being proportional to the square of the number of users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is folksonomy?

    <p>A system of classification based on user-generated tags</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding descriptions to tags in social bookmarking?

    <p>To help clear up what certain tags might mean to different people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of media is included in social media?

    <p>Any media shared online, including videos, music, photos, and news</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of users reviewing other users' comments about a site in social bookmarking?

    <p>Easier for users to find the content they want, based on other users' recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Networks

    • Common types of networks include:
      • Internet
      • Social network sites
      • Computer networks (e.g. computer labs, wireless networks)
      • Personal/social networks (e.g. clubs, societies formed around hobbies)
      • Business networks (e.g. professional associations, groups oriented around career/work activities)
      • Media networks (e.g. radio and television shows)

    Defining Networks

    • A network can be defined as:
      • Noun: An interconnected group of people or things
      • Verb: The interaction with others to gain connections or for personal advancement

    Social Networks

    Network Effects

    • The value of a network increases as the number of users grows
    • Metcalfe's Law: the value of the network is proportional to the square of the number of users
    • SNS rely heavily on network effects to attract users

    Social Networks in Education

    • Can be used by educators to:
      • Grow professionally
      • Exchange ideas
    • Can be used by learners to:
      • Discover, explore, and contribute to topics that interest them
      • Connect with peers and experts using 21st-century tools

    Concerns about Social Networks in Education

    • Students can access inappropriate content
    • Students can conduct inappropriate sharing
    • Students can post sensitive information about themselves, their family, or their friends

    Social Media

    Social Bookmarking

    • Let's you share your Internet bookmarks
    • Advantages include:
      • Access bookmarks from any computer
      • Discover new sites by searching popular bookmarks and tags
      • Add notes and tags to describe the sites
      • Review other users' comments about a site
      • Add descriptions to tags to help clear up their meaning

    Social Media Impact

    • Has both positive and negative effects
    • Can be used to connect with others, share information, and learn new things
    • Can also be used to spread misinformation, bully others, and waste time

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    Test your knowledge of common types of networks, network effects, social media, and social network impact on education. Explore the definition and types of networks, and how they interact with media.

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