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Faculty Guide to Social Networking
We’ve
all heard about MySpace, Facebook
and YouTube…but what exactly are they? This newsletter
will introduce a variety of social networking tools – software
that exists to
bring people together around a topic or interest while online.
Social networking
provides an opportunity for students to practice social skills
and collaborate
with others who may be part of the same class or who may live
half-way
across the world. Learners seem to be constantly attached to
the latest
digital gadget, so it makes sense for educators to contemplate
this
“connection infection” and explore its ability to
engage and focus learners.
We are here to help you! If you’d like
more information about social
networking or other technologies, call 974-9670 or e-mail us
at itc@utk.edu.
You can also send us a form describing
your teaching or research
needs.
SOCIAL NETWORKING BY THE NUMBERS
| 51% of
entering students use social networking software multiple
times per day Burdt, C. (2007). Reading your senior executives’ mind: Eduventures uncovers your executives’ top priorities. Presented at BlackboardWorld 07, Boston, MA. |
| 20% of entering students
use social networking software at least once per day Burdt, C. (2007). Reading your senior executives’ mind: Eduventures uncovers your executives’ top priorities. Presented at BlackboardWorld 07, Boston, MA. |
| 80% of active Internet users
will have a
“Second Life” in the virtual world by the end of
2011 Gartner Press Release. |
| 70% of
Americans 15-34 are actively using social networks online Never-ending Friending: A Journey into Social Networking. (page 9) [PDF] |
| 1800+ Facebook
members have joined the group University of Tennessee
Class of 2011 University of Tennessee Class of 2011 Facebook Group. (login, utk email required) |
HOW WIDESPREAD IS IT...REALLY?
| “For social networking users...70%
of 15-34 [year-olds] in this country... social
networking sites ranked alongside cell phones as the
most desirable media choice” Never-ending Friending: A Journey into Social Networking. (page 9) [PDF] |
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