Questions and Answers
What is the definition of 'networks' as a noun?
What is an example of a personal/social network?
How do Social Networking Sites (SNS) rely on network effects?
What is Metcalfe's Law?
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What is an educator-oriented use of social networks within education?
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What is a benefit of using social networks in education?
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What is a concern about using social networks in education?
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What is the main advantage of social bookmarking?
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What is social media?
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What is Metcalfe's Law related to?
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What is folksonomy?
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What is the purpose of adding descriptions to tags in social bookmarking?
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What type of media is included in social media?
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What is the result of users reviewing other users' comments about a site in social bookmarking?
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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
- Websites that let people create online connections with others
- Examples of social networking sites (SNS) include:
- Ning in Education (http://edupln.ning.com/)
- Classroom 2.0 (http://www.classroom20.com/)
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
- Any media shared online (e.g. videos, music, photos, news, etc.)
- Examples of social media platforms include:
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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Description
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.
