Week 1 F09

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[edit] Week 1

This week we:

  • Went over the syllabus
  • Did introductions
  • Discussed the concept of an online social network
  • Conducted an interactive exercise where we isolated "complexities" with regards to social networks.

[edit] The concept of a social network

In this discussion, we explored the nomenclature regarding social networks; the disciplinary traditions, the concept of social networks online and off, and the "mediated" social network. We then discussed the definition of an online social network, and attempted to locate where the concept resides in our understanding of computer-mediated communication.

[edit] Interactive exercise

In our interactive exercise, we conducted a group content analysis of "complexities" with regards to online social network use. We identified 6 key areas (with illustrative quotes)

  • Privacy: "Don't like getting tagged on Facebook because I always look like an idiot"
  • Awkwardness: "People who want to be in your network and you dont want to be friends and you have to decline"
  • Security: "Child safety from predators"
  • Value: "What drives the boom of online social networks?"
  • Identity: "Where to draw the line between personal/professional"
  • No ownership: "Silso. My network should be accessible everywhere - it's mine."
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