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The “social” networking

The “social” networking. English Language IV. What is a Social Network?.

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The “social” networking

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  1. The “social” networking

  2. English Language IV What is a Social Network? A social networking service is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on facilitating the building of social networks or social relations among people who, for example, share interests, activities, backgrounds, or real-life connections. But… SEND

  3. English Language IV What “social” means? Oxford Dictionary says: “Needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities” Cambridge Dictionary says: “Relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and which happen during the time when you are not working” Ok, greatbut…? SEND

  4. English Language IV Can we call “social” to this? What are u doing’? Having a drink with you… Me too! What a coincidence!  Image (241Kb) “Revolution of communication” And now… SEND

  5. English Language IV The “big” ones • Facebook • Tuenti • Twitter • WhatsApp Lets start with… SEND

  6. English Language IV • It is a real-time information network that connects you to the latest stories. • The heart of Twitter are small bursts of information called Tweets. • It has changed from functioning as a social network to becoming an information network. “What’s happening?” SEND

  7. English Language IV • It’s a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos, videos… • This site is available in 37 different languages • More than 68.500.000 users Yeah…and you are one SEND

  8. English Language IV • It is a private social network created in Spain that allows users to create a space where they can post and share information, as well as communicate with people they already know. • People can only join this platform if they have been previously • invited to do so by a current Tuenti member. “What are youdoing?” SEND

  9. English Language IV • It is a cross-platform instant messaging application. • More than 10 millions users in Spain…and 1.300 million all over the world. • More than 10$ millions on investments. Hey there!, I’m using Whatsapp SEND

  10. English Language IV Advantages of the Social Networks • Low cost • Academic and professional use • Keeping in touch • Get feedback • Share multiples points of view, interests, hobbies… And nowthebadside… SEND

  11. English Language IV But some people takes it to the limit… Friends meeting!! Yay! Image (227Kb) WOW..Howfun! SEND

  12. English Language IV Disadvantages of the Social Networks • Addiction • Lack of anonymity • Scams and harassment • Time consuming • Loss of direct interpersonal relationships SEND

  13. English Language IV But.. IMAGE (150Mb) Forwhatwe use social networking?! SEND That’s a goodquestion

  14. English Language IV A bit ofstadistics… How often do you use any Social Network? Males Females SEND

  15. English Language IV A bit of stadistics… Do you use Social Networks while: working, studying, attending lessons and practicing sports? SEND

  16. English Language IV A bit of stadistics… When you switch on the computer, what’s the first thing you do? SEND

  17. English Language IV A bit of stadistics… SEND

  18. English Language IV A bit of stadistics… How often have you already found three or more people staying together and being all connected at the same time? Female SEND

  19. English Language IV A bit of stadistics… While driving , do you use your cellphone? SEND

  20. English Language IV Uh! Look at that! Curiosities! • WhatsApp: the name itself comes from the colloquial phrase “What’s Up?” • Facebook: tools for parents and educators • https://www.facebook.com/help/441374602560317?/ • WhatsApp: Phantom vibration syndrome • Facebook: Five millions users less than 10 • Twitter: Twitcam • Tuenti: most of the users are less than 15 SEND

  21. English Language IV To conclude… • Privacity • Utility • PracticalUtility • Addiction • Children • Time management • Bussiness SEND

  22. English Language IV It was nice to be chatting with you all THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION… …KEEPING IN CONTACT!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0MBys9pQ8w SEND

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