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Explore the evolution of social networking in the digital age, emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and the power of personal voice. Discover how SNT tools like IM, blogs, and networking sites enhance communication, knowledge sharing, and relationship management. Learn about the global impact, challenges, and potential of online interactions. Navigate the dynamic landscape of Internet research, information literacy, and community engagement while addressing issues of trust, safety, and information overload.
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Social Networking, the Web & Us Jill Hurst-Wahl Hurst Associates, Ltd. May 4, 2006
The dominant interface of the future is the screen. – Kevin Roberts Worldwide CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi
The cornerstone for this millennium is the end of time and space. – Avram Miller CEO, The Avram Miller Co.
When news happens, it’s common for the first photographs not be sent via news wires, but posted to a Flickr site. – Newsweek, Apr. 3, 2006
What are SNTs? • Using tech/Internet for social ends • Benefits: • Non-threatening interaction • Collaboration • Knowledge sharing • Relationship mgmt. (social capital) • The rise of the personal voice • Transparency
SNT Tools • IM • Blogs – business & personal • Wikis (e.g.., CIL2006) • “Networking” web sites (e.g., Ryze) • Sites for sharing content • Flickr, YouTube • Folksonomies • Del.icio.us, Technorati
We can • …tell our stories & connect with our friends • …coordinate our efforts with IM & text messaging, then document them in blogs, etc. • …create our own signposts
The Result • Global • Personal • Anonymous • Transparent • Time independent • Ever-changing modes • Group KM
Information Literacy Legitimacy Trust Accuracy The official web site The unofficial wiki Technorati tags A Live Event The pics in Flickr The official blog The army of other bloggers Informed, enthused participants
Internet research • Search engines • Wikis • Blogs Elimination of time & space Fee-bases services Class Assignment Communicating w/teachers Information literacy Communicating w/peers Interacting w/library Information verification
Public vs. private info Safety Trust Too much information A new community Global-base of contacts Stalkers Criminal investigations Help & support Guardians Living Online News media
The Future • Handheld, multi-functioning devices will further blur time and space • Library 2.0 • more interactive, collaborative, and driven by community needs • We will judge ourselves based on how we navigate our networks
Jill Hurst-Wahl hurst@HurstAssociates.com AIM: jillNYS www.HurstAssociates.com http://hurstassociates.blogspot.com