Social Networking

Grand Computers ClubSocial Networking SIG

October 14, 2013

Introductions

Rita Skarbek – Guest SpeakerInstructor, Graphics SIG Facilitator, Writer – Ask Cappie

Klaudia Jurewicz – Guest SpeakerInstructor

John NuerenbergInstructor, Social Networking SIG Facilitator

The Mission

The Social Networking SIG mission is to review and share information concerning social networking programs that are available on the Internet. Classes of popular classes are offered to allow members become well versed in the programs of their choice, assisting them to achieve their optimum in satisfaction and security.

Our 2013-2014 Schedule

All Social Networking SIG meetings are held on Mondays in the Grand Computers Club open use room at 4:00 pm.

Date TopicOctober 14, 2013 Overview and TrendsNovember 11, 2013 Facebook & Pheed and moreDecember 9, 2013 Online ShoppingJanuary 13, 2014 Sharing PhotosFebruary 10, 2014 Google Chrome Plus, Twitter, YouTubeMarch 10, 2014 Video & Online ChatApril 14, 2014 Open Floor and Wrap-Up

How to Find Us on the Web1. Go to www.grandcomputers.org2. Within the button bar on the left, click on SIGs.3. Click on the link Social Networking SIG and view

general information.4. Click on the link Social Networking SIG Blog to view

current blogs, information about the SN SIG, our calendar, and past presentation information.

5. While on the blog, please ‘follow’ the blog by entering your e-mail address to the right. This will allow you the ability to receive an e-mail daily or weekly to inform you of new blogs or information.

How many people use social media, apps, and services – September, 2013?

LinkedIn 238 mAmazon.com 209 mDropbox 200 mPandora 200 mInstagram 150 meBay 120 mReddit 69.9mNetflix 38 mAngie’s List 2 m

Facebook 1.15 biTunes 500 mTwitter 500 mGoogle+ 343 miCloud 300 mSkype 300 mSkyDrive 250 mApple/Games 240 m

Source: Digital Marketing Ramblings

“Blogging and Twitter make us smarter, more organized, clearer,

and more convincing.”

Articles and Stories About SN

• Michele Norris – Race Card Project• http://theracecardproject.com/michele-norris

/ NPR

• http://michele-norris.com/theracecard/

Articles and Stories About SN

• “Twitter is catching the eye of TV execs”• An article in The Arizona Republic, 10/8/2013,

reveals that “Twitter creates a community, a bond between people that doesn’t really exist without Twitter.” Read the full story at the following link:

• http://www.azcentral.com/business/consumer/free/20131007twitter-tunes-tv-partnerships-ahead-ipo.html

Articles and Stories About SN

• Jump In! The Social Media’s Fine – AARP Bulletin – June 2013

• http://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-05-2013/seniors-social-media-technology-facebook.html

Articles and Stories About SN

• The Promises And Pitfalls Of Social Media — For Police

• http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2013/09/22/223813152/the-promises-and-pitfalls-of-social-media-for-police

Articles and Stories About SN

• Privacy in Retreat – a Timeline• http://www.npr.org/2013/06/11/190721205/

privacy-in-retreat-a-timeline

Articles and Stories About SN

• Social Eaves Dropping – NSA – NPR 8/27/2013• http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2

013/08/27/215770253/id-tap-that-and-other-nsa-pick-up-lines-are-all-the-rage

Articles and Stories About SN

• “Researchers: Twitter may detect potential suicides”- The Arizona Republic, October 11, 2013

• Real-time data offers chance to prevent users from acting on urges previously unseen.

• Researchers about Twitter.pdf

Articles and Stories About SN

• Careful What You Tweet!• An interesting article about how various

authorities and schools are using social media to track behavior!

• Careful what you tweet.pdf

Musings

• Stay safe online.• Get spouse/significant other informed and

involved.

Thanks for coming!