Thing 14. Social Networking
Introduction
A cyberwise student knows there are a lot of great web sites to go to for searching out information. In the Digital Footprint Thing you learned about locating information about people online. You will complete five quests in this Thing, where you will learn about the kinds of social networks that are available, how they are used, and how to safely and effectively use social networks for a variety of purposes. You will also create a Personal Learning Environment to share with your classmates.
This understanding and your own experience can be helpful in your investigations and for learning new things from other friends, classmates, relatives, and your teacher.
Learning Objectives
When you have completed this Thing you will:
1. know common characteristics of various social networks
2. understand the purpose and audience for various social networks and understand why it is important to navigate them safely
3. meet national technology standards for Communication and Collaboration and Digital Citizenship
4. create a Personal Learning Network to share on your classroom social network
A cyberwise student knows there are a lot of great web sites to go to for searching out information. In the Digital Footprint Thing you learned about locating information about people online. You will complete five quests in this Thing, where you will learn about the kinds of social networks that are available, how they are used, and how to safely and effectively use social networks for a variety of purposes. You will also create a Personal Learning Environment to share with your classmates.
This understanding and your own experience can be helpful in your investigations and for learning new things from other friends, classmates, relatives, and your teacher.
Learning Objectives
When you have completed this Thing you will:
1. know common characteristics of various social networks
2. understand the purpose and audience for various social networks and understand why it is important to navigate them safely
3. meet national technology standards for Communication and Collaboration and Digital Citizenship
4. create a Personal Learning Network to share on your classroom social network