1. By: Elnaz Hessami & Sukitha Rajamohan
Social Networking
By: Elnaz Hessami & Sukitha Rajamohan

2. What Are Social Networking Sites?
Social network is a website on the internet that brings people together in a central location to talk, chat and express messages, share ideas and interests, make new friends and participate in different activities.
This type of collaboration and sharing of data is also referred to as social media or virtual community
Examples:
Facebook
Google+
My Space
Pinterest
Twitter
Youtube
Yahoo!
Did You Know…?
73% of people loose their smartphone after they have lastly went on their account

3. Why Has Social Networking Become So Important?
People can stay in touch easier
Reconnect with people they used to know
Find new friends
Organizes events quickly and sends information to many people
Businesses can advertise their products with less expenses
Can be used to tell employers positive things about yourself
People can reach for support
Did You Know…?
Approximately 186 million Facebook users log in on a mobile device?

4. Advantages of Social Networking
Social networks help police officers track down criminals who are too dumb to post there act online
It helps people to make friends
People can find/offer jobs for those in need
It is more convenient to connect with others
It is a convenient way of advertising products/information
Did You Know…?
74% of people have used social networks to find a happy relationship which has lasted for a long time?

5. Disadvantages of Social Networking
Unwanted rumors can spread
Cyber bullying can occur
Once you post something online, it is there forever
Teens tend to get addicted, causing them to get lower grades in school
You can connect with anyone you don’t know well
Identity theft and fraud can take place
It is a waste of time
Did You Know…?
51% of social network users have claimed to have changed their lives in a negative way

6. Top Security Tips When Using Social Network Sites
Always think twice before posting personal information online
Accept friend requests from people only you and your family know
Keep your settings to family and friends only to show personal informtion
Come up with a password that know one will ever guess
Use common sense when using social networking sites

7. Video: Do’s and Don’ts

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