What is Social Networking

District 219 Internet Safety Lesson

Description

This lesson is designed to increase student awareness of social networking. The primary objective of this lesson is to equip students with knowledge that will enable them to make responsible choices regarding the use of social networks found on the Internet.

This lesson is comprised of two key elements:

1. The video delivered via District 219's Flash Video Server.

2. Optional discussions at the conclusion of each video facilitated by the instructor.

Learning Objective

The objective of this lesson enable students to:

• Identify key general attributes of social networks.

Lesson Procedures

Introductory discussion (optional)

Ask students to define what they know about social networks. Social networks are groups of individuals with common interests such as, music, or gaming. Who interact on the Internet.

Key Vocabulary:

Social Network

Play video: What is Social Networking?

(http://d219tv.niles-hs.k12.il.us/2011/03/22/social-networking-part-1-2/)

Synopsis of Video

The video addresses the concept of social networks. Social networks are defined and described. The video continues on to provide an overview of social networking as it applies to the Internet.

Extended Discussion (optional)

Question 1: What is a social network?

Question 2: Can you identify some social network websites?

Answers include: Facebook, MySpace, Second Life, Xanga

Question 3: How do you use your social network profile?

Resources

OnGuard Online: Social Networking Sites

Materials developed by NTHS 219