Social Networking Made Easy with: Social Networking Made Easy with Karen Huffman 2009 Computers in Libraries
PowerPoint Presentation: "You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." Plato
PowerPoint Presentation: What is a social network?
Facebook = Social Network http://www.facebook.com: Facebook = Social Network http://www.facebook.com Facebook is like… Drinking MEGA amounts of caffeine High-energy dogs (e.g., Border Collie, Greyhound, Jack Russell Terrier)
Ning = Social Network http://www.ning.com: Ning = Social Network http://www.ning.com Ning is more like drinking half-café: Cleaner, less hectic interface Site creator/ administrator Multiple security options Developed around a focus, purpose
Examples of National Geographic Sites: Examples of National Geographic Sites
Examples of Other Sites: Examples of Other Sites
Personalize the Experience: The Importance of Play: Personalize the Experience: The Importance of Play
PowerPoint Presentation: Marketing & Outreach
PowerPoint Presentation: Marketing & Outreach
My Favorite Features: My Favorite Features
Building & Sustaining Communities: Building & Sustaining Communities Building Vision & goals Passion, creativity, & persistence Time & energy Community drivers & feeders Sustaining Community drivers & feeders Engaged participants, personalized experiences: WIIFM Trust, shared ideals
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