We all know how social networking has become an integral part of our life, but in this part we have focused on whether the use of social networking is good or bad? Wanna know..have a look..thank you!!
2. What is Social network?
Social Networks is
defined as ‘social
space’ for people
who want to expose
themselves among
others and
staying connected
with each other.
6. Types of social networks
• Social Connections - E.g. Fb, twitter etc.
• Multimedia Sharing - E.g. youtube, flickr,
picasa.
• Professional networks - E.g. linkedin, classroom
• Informational - E.g. super green me, do it
yourself community
• Educational - E.g. student room, epals
school blog
• Hobbies - E.g. oh my bloom, sport
shouting
• Academic – E.g. academic.edu, connote
research
7.
8. Advantages
• Collaborative
• Engaging
• Sense of community
• Knowledge management
• Integration
• Low cost
• Huge active user base
• Present in all geographies
• Translated in over 50 languages
• Expands Market research
• Targets a wide audience
• Open communication
10. Some Statistics
• 94 % of teens who are social media users have a profile
on Facebook
• The average user maintains 130 friends on Facebook
(2011)
• 26 – 30% percent of teen social media users were on
Twitter. That's more than double the figure in 2011 of 12
percent
• According to a study by Nielson Company, 89 per cent of
15-20 year olds in India access a social networking site
everyday and 60% of them spend at least half an hour on
social networking each day
• The world now spends around 22% of all time online on
social networks and blog sites
11. Positive Impacts
Speedy communication
In touch with the world
Finding common ground in an open society
Education sharing
Builds bridge over barriers
Encourages community participation
Sense of virtual empathy towards online friends
Globalization of culture
Opportunity to discover hidden potential
12. Negative impacts
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Depression and loneliness
• Narcism
• Cyber bullying
• Decreased productivity
• Distraction caused by Addiction
• Personal v/s professional presentation (Dual Identity)
• A false sense of connection
• Reduction in real human contact
• Wastage of Valuable time
• Adverse effect on Grades and Performance
• Adverse Effect on health
13. Issues while dealing with social
networking sites
Privacy issues
Child safety
Copyright infringement
verification of genuine identity
Absence of strict monitoring has broaden
the gap between two communities
14. If u thInk socIal networkIng
have led to crIme,
then remember It has also
solved many unsolved crIme
mysterIes.
15. 3 Recommendations
• In my opinion, the value far outweighs the risk.
I’d even say the dangers are overblown.
• Use social networking effectively and positively
to establish new relationships, strengthen
existing ones, innovate, learn, collaborate, and
have fun.
• Choose your social network carefully But
beware of the risks so you that can do your best
to steer clear of them and think before you
click!!
16. 3 Suggestions
1. Be genuine – people will see through your
façade (pretention) sooner or later
2. Communication is the crux of any
relationship so be faithful, and balance your
network with Ethical Values and Trust
3. Use each interaction with someone as an
opportunity to network – to build a long-
term relationship.