What is a social networking service?
According to Wikipedia, "A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others." Learn more about social network services
EDUCAUSE has several examples of social networking services and how they might fit your pedagogy.
To learn how we can support you in incorporating social networking services into your curriculum, department, etc., contact Munindra Khaund [munindra.khaund@uis.edu].
Examples of ITS social networking projects
Facebook @ ITS
"Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Millions of people use Facebook everyday to keep up with friends, upload an unlimited number of photos, share links and videos, and learn more about the people they meet." Learn more about Facebook
Flickr @ ITS
"Flickr is a way to get your photos and videos to the people who matter to you. And since basic accounts are free, there's no reason not to explore further..." Learn more about Flickr
- Digital Storytelling in Five Frames
The ISAT team undertook a project wherein each member had to tell a story about their work in five frames [a frame is a photograph]. Each member took a different approach to the project and the resulting frames are digital stories in themselves.
This Flickr project has restricted access. If you wish to learn more about the project, please contact Munindra Khaund [munindra.khaund@uis.edu].
- Dickson Mounds Museum [from Munindra's photostream]
Google Maps @ ITS
"Google Maps is a Google service offering powerful, user-friendly mapping technology and local business information -- including business locations, contact information, and driving directions." Learn more about Google Maps
Ning @ ITS
"Ning is a platform for creating your own social network. Our passion is putting new social networks in the hands of anyone with a good idea." Learn more about Ning
Twitter @ ITS
"Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?" Learn more about Twitter
Social Networking Workshops
The ITS Instructional Support and Training [ISAT] team offers several social networking workshops for faculty, students, and staff. The following is one of the several social networking workshops being offered.
Social Networking: Facebook Pages, Events and Viral Marketing
This intermediate workshop is designed to help you use Facebook to network with colleagues, promote events, and more. In this workshop, we will learn to:
- create more detailed events on Facebook and attract more participants
- create Facebook Pages for your department, business, or project
- create ads on Facebook for your Facebook Page and events
Note: You need not have attended the 'Social Networking: Using MySpace and Facebook' workshop, but you have to create a Facebook account [if you have not already done so] in preparation for this workshop.
Please visit our workshops page for additional workshop offered by the ISAT team. If you have any questions or comments, contact Munindra Khaund [munindra.khaund@uis.edu].
