WAYS IN WHICH SOCIAL NETWORKING CAN BE USED TO ENHANCE THE
TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROCESS
Social networking can be used for the following educational processes:
PARTICIPATING IN LIBRARY- HOSTED SOCIAL NETWORKING ACTIVITIES
* Essential to get notification of new items of interest to you
* Could be an important tool in the sharing of ideas with the library staff about services
* Would be a flexible medium for self-published creative material
* View the descriptions of others’ personal collection
* Participate in online discussion groups
* Meet others (online or in person) with similar interests
* Describe your own personal collections while online
* Share your photos/videos with other users
* To document your personal experience and share with others
* To get regular updates on new features and functionality on the rise
BARRIERS/CHALLENGES TO THE SUCESSFUL USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING
IN OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Over the years the increase of social sites have gain way for challenges to emerge.
THE SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
The following information’s are normally shared which are either confidential or violated
* First name
* e-mail address
* Last name
* Marital/relationship status
* Birthday
* Photos/videos
* Personal attributes
* Sexual preference
* Religious affiliation
* Books you have read
* Association you belong to
* Political affiliation
* Self- published ...