Social Networking
What is Social Networking?
Social networking refers to:
- online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others.
- Most social network services are web based
- Users interact by using e-mail and instant messaging services.
- Examples of social networking are specific products such as Facebook, Twitter, and more general products within the categories of Wikis & Blogs.
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Social Networking at USD
- Up-to-date information and campus event postings are now finding their way onto USD sponsored locations within social networking sites such as FaceBook and Twitter.
- Some sponsoring groups include: The University of San Diego, USD SOLES, USD Alumni Association, USD Law School, USD Supply Chain Management Institute, USD Career Services, USD School of Nursing and many others as well as special student groups too numerous to list here.
Why do I want it?
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Social Networking allows you to …
- Meet new people with similar interests
- Keep current on near real-time developments within a field of interest
- Share and post updates and information.
- Build an online reputation within areas of interest to you
- Post event information and current happenings for group members and page fans
How do I get it?
Joining Social Networking sites is easy. Visit the inset links at left for Facebook, Twitter, Wikiis and Blogs, learn more about each and follow the steps necessary to create free accounts.
How Do I get Help or Information?
For Workshop lesson PDF, click here.
- Contact the iTeam for additional assistance
- We're here to help!
Phone: 619.260.7400
Email: iTeam@sandiego.edu
In person: 194-196 Maher Hall
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